Fingerprint and Trace Expert
Oftentimes, there will be two people who fill these roles - a fingerprint expert and a trace evidence expert. However, other times, one person may be responsible for both. Trace evidence consists of anything left at the crime scene that is small and may seem insignificant but that might be useful to build a case against a suspect.

Below you will find some websites that will help you in your research. Print out a copy of the worksheet, and get started!

1. Fingerprint Evidence

2. Fingerprint Patterns

3. Biometric Patterns: About Fingerprints

4. Fingerprint Analysis

5. Crime Library: Trace Evidence

6. Hair Evidence Analysis

7. Hair Anatomy and Growth

8. Human Hairs

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Last modified 04/05/11