The focus of this program is to provide background and guidance regarding a latent fingerprint
processing technque's capabilities, applicability, incompatabilities and sequencing in order
to guide an examiner in his/her selection of an appropriate technique.
This program is the collaborative efforts of members of the Chesapeake Bay Division - International Association for
Identification (CBD-IAI). The information about latent fingerprint processing techniques
benefits from the collective wisdom and experience of CBD-IAI member examiners from federal, state and county
forensic laboratories.
Although some information is provided, this program does not comprehensively cover other
important aspects to the selection of latent fingerprint processing techniques such as
safety, quality control, etc. For more detailed information regarding safety, alternative
chemical formulations, quality control - quality assurance, chemical disposal and storage issues
you are advised to consult the reagent's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and/or the
literary references provided at the bottom of each reagent's page.
The Chesapeake Bay Division of the International Association for Identification (CBD-IAI) makes
this program available to all latent print examiners through its Website at
http://www.cbdiai.org/ Click on the link in the Menu named
"Reagent Selection". This program is one example of the CBD-IAI providing professional
guidance and instructional services to the Identification Community.
Any corrections, concerns or suggestions regarding this program may be addressed to:
Alexander Mankevich
Maryland State Police
Forensic Sciences Division - Latent Print Unit
211 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
Tel: 443-357-1506 Fax: 443-357-1500
Compiled 2001 - 2007 by Chesapeake Bay Division - International Association for Identification (CBD-IAI).
CBD-IAI Website address is: http://www.cbdiai.org/