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Firearms and Fingerprints

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Firearms evidence examination and fingerprint comparison have had a long and interesting history. The role of fingerprints in human identification can actually be traced back several thousand years. The development of the science of fingerprint comparison and the scientific examination of firearms, however, began in the early 19th century. The goal of the preservation of physical evidence is to associate each piece of evidence with its responsible source, allowing forensic scientists to answer questions regarding the who, what, when, where, how, and why of a crime. ''Firearms and Fingerprints'' traces these early beginnings and the icons that laid the groundwork for the current science.

Author(s): Edward Hueske
Series: Essentials of Forensic Science
Edition: 1
Publisher: Facts on File
Year: 2008

Language: English
Commentary: 53800
Pages: 193

Contents......Page 8
Preface......Page 12
Acknowledgments......Page 16
Introduction......Page 18
Ch. 1: Overview......Page 22
Ch. 2: A Brief History of Firearms and Fingerprints and the Scientists Involved......Page 45
Ch. 3: Scientific Principles, Instrumentation, and Equipment......Page 72
Ch. 4: Forensic Applications......Page 127
Ch. 5: The Future......Page 162
Glossary......Page 174
Further Reading......Page 180
Index......Page 184