The Latent Print Section is responsible for the development, recovery, and examination of latent prints. Scientists compare latent prints to known prints, and search unidentified latent prints in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).

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Types of Testing:

• AFIS Database: Automated Fingerprint Identification System is a database that allows for latent fingerprints and palm prints to be searched against the electronic known print database.
• Latent Prints: Processing and examining evidence for the presence of latent prints. Comparing latent prints to inked or electronically captured known prints.