NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

14.1.3 Fingerprinting
The following general guidelines will be followed when processing a crime scene for latent prints:
A. Latent impressions developed with fingerprint powder may be photographed on the
original object. The photograph of the fingerprint should be taken with a “one to one”
camera whenever possible. After being photographed, the prints should be lifted.
B. The lifted print is to be placed on a Latent Fingerprint Investigation Card and the following
information listed:
Place of occurrence
Complainant/Victim
Incident report number
Precise location from where prints were lifted
Date lifted
Name and Badge number of officer who processed
Location processed (if different than place of occurrence)
C. Evidentiary items not processed in the field may be brought to the Police Department for
examination.
D. When requesting a comparison of latent prints with a known suspect, the requesting
officer will include a copy of the suspect’s inked fingerprint card and palm prints, if
available.
14.1.4 Equipment and Supplies
A. The Police Department maintains equipment to be utilized by detective(s) for processing all
types of crime scenes in an effective and timely manner. The detective(s) will be responsible
for ordering, purchasing, and maintaining equipment for the purposes of:
Recovery of latent fingerprints
Photography
Crime scene sketches
Collection and preservation of physical evidence
B. Additional equipment such as ladders, portable generators and lights are available from
the Plain Township Fire Department. Other necessary equipment may be borrowed from
other area law enforcement agencies.
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