Forensic Dermatoglyphics

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Shruti Rajwar

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Course Name : Forensic Dermatoglyphics

Course Objectives

1. To learn about fingerprint science, its development and various aspects.
2. To learn about various classification systems of fingerprints.
3. To learn about development and analysis of fingerprint by various physical and chemical methods.

Course Outcomes

On completion of this course, the successful students should be able to:

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CO-1 To demonstrate an understanding of the history and development of fingerprint science, recognizing its significance in forensic science. PO1, PO2,
CO-2 To understand the various ridge patterns and characteristics in fingerprints, which are fundamental in forensic fingerprint analysis. PO1, PO2, PO3
CO-3 To classify fingerprints using various systems, including the Henry classification system, numerical values, and symbols. PO1, PO3
CO-4 To develop, analyze, and present various types of fingerprint impressions using both physical and chemical methods. PO2, PO3, PO4, PO10
CO-5 To understand the basics of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and their role in Fingerprint analysis. PO4, PO7, PO8

 

Course Syllabus

MODULE I : 

History and Basics of Fingerprints: History of Fingerprint Science, main function of Fingerprint bureau, main function of Fingerprint bureau, Development of Fingerprint Science, Composition of sweat and secretion of sweat, Pattern types & Ridge characteristics, Ridge tracing, Ridge counting.

MODULE II :

Classification Methods of Fingerprints: Various systems for Fingerprint classification, Henry classification system, numerical value,

symbol, primary classification, secondary classification, sub-secondary classification and final classification, NCIC classification, AFIS classification.

MODULE III :

Development and Analysis of Fingerprint: Development, Identification & Presentation of Fingerprint, Known prints & Rolled impressions, Direct or Inked prints, Development of Latent Prints & Lifting techniques, Physical & chemical Methods: Powder techniques & Various chemical techniques, Processing of Post developed prints. Finger print comparison & Identification, Introduction to AFIS.

REFERENCES : 

1.J.E. Cowger, Friction Ridge Skin, CRC Press, Boca Raton (1983).
2. D.A. Ashbaugh, Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis, CRC Press, Boca
Raton (2000).
3. C. Champod, C. Lennard, P. Margot an M. Stoilovic, Fingerprints and other Ridge Skin
Impressions, CRC Press, Boca Raton (2004).
4. Lee and Gaensleen’s, Advances in Fingerprint Technology, 3rd Edition, R.S.
Ramotowski (Ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013)

Session Plan

Session 1

Basics of Fingerprinting
Introduction and history, with special reference to India.

Video : History of Fingerprints

Session 2

Biological basis of fingerprints

PPT : BASICS OF FINGERPRINTING

Session 3

Formation of ridges

Session 4

Types of fingerprints. Fingerprint patterns

PPT : Types of fingerprint

Session 5

Session 6

Plain and rolled fingerprints

PPT : Ridge chaarcteristics

Session 7

Classification and cataloguing of fingerprint record

PPT : classification

Session 8

Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

Video : Fingerprint Matching

PPT: Basics of fingerprinting-AFIS

Session 9

Significance of poroscopy

PPT: poroscopy and edgeoscopy

Session 10

Significance of edgeoscopy

PPT: poroscopy and edgeoscopy

Session 11

Development of Fingerprints
Latent prints. Constituents of sweat residue

PPT: COMPOSITION OF FINGERPRINT RESIDUE

Session 12

Latent fingerprints’ detection by physical techniques.

PPT: Development of fingerprints

Session 13

Latent fingerprints’ detection by chemical techniques.

PPT : Development of fingerprints

Session 14

Mechanism of detection of fingerprints by different developing reagents

Session 15

Application of light sources in fingerprint detection

PPT: photolimnescence and fp

Session 16

Preservation of developed fingerprints.

PPT : Preservation of prints

Session 17

Digital imaging for fingerprint enhancement.

PPT :DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNIQUES

Session 18

Fingerprinting the deceased

PPT : fingerprinting in deceased

Session 19

Developing fingerprints on gloves

Session 20

Other Impressions
Importance of footprints

Session 21

Casting of foot prints

PPT: VARIOUS TECHNIQUES OF LIFTING OF FOOTPRINTS

Session 22

Electrostatic lifting of latent foot prints

Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUVzpCkFMYE

Session 23

Palm prints

PPT : Palm prints

Session 24

Lip prints - Nature, location

PPT : Lip print ppt

Session 25

Lip prints - collection and examination of lip prints

cheiloscopy

Session 26

Ear prints and their significance

Session 27

Palm prints

Session 28

Palm prints and their historical importance

Case Studies

Case Studies

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