FSC239Y5 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Fetus, Metal Detector, Forensic Science

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Established through the continuous agreement of friction ridge formations, in sequence, having sufficient uniqueness to individualize. Belonging to, used in, or suitable to the courts or to public discussion and debate. The opportunity for an individual to voice their concerns. Applied today, before the court regarding matters of science. Center: biology, chemistry, toxicology, pathology, entomology, photo and video analysis, electronics, questioned/indented writings, ballistics/firearms. Based on scientific methodology but investigative based. Ministry of community safety and correctional services: scenes of crime officers. Image enhancement: uniform officers, forensic identification technicians. Ministry of community safety and correctional services. Use advanced forensic techniques to develop fingerprints on different materials: cyanoacrylate fuming, vacuum metal deposition, forensic light source (laser) Impression left on a surface by the friction ridges of the skin on fingers. Other materials (latents: secretions (sweat, dirt, blood, paint. Study of the uniqueness of friction ridge structures and their use for personal identification. 5-7 weeks: volar pad forms on the palm.