Criminal Investigations Basic Perspectives 13th Edition Practice Test

Fingerprints found in soft material such as tar or glaziers putty are known as what type of prints?

Patent prints Latent prints Contaminated prints Plastic prints

Correct Answer:

Plastic prints

Explanation:

Plastic prints are three‑dimensional impressions formed when fingerprint ridges press into a soft, malleable surface like tar or glazier’s putty. The stress of the ridges creates an actual imprint embedded in the material, which can often be preserved by photographing the impression in place or by casting the material to capture the contour. This differs from patent prints, which are visible prints left on surfaces, and latent prints, which are invisible until developed. Contaminated prints isn’t a standard term for fingerprint types.

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