FINGERPRINT CARDS

IMPOUNDING OFFICE PROCEDURES

1. Complete all information on the back of the fingerprint card.  Incomplete cards will be returned to the Impounding Officer and result in a delay in the comparison process.

2. If more than one card, clip together and submit as one item.

3. Do not package latent fingerprints.

4. Complete the property-evidence report.  Submit a completed Latent Fingerprint Comparison request.

5. Place the fingerprints into evidence locker #62, if submitted as a single item.  If submitted with other evidence, place the card along with the other items into the same locker. Note the location on the property-evidence report.

6. Place the yellow and green copy of the property-evidence report in the property-evidence basket in the evidence processing room.

7. If a comparison is needed, complete the fingerprint comparison request and place into the Property-Evidence basket.

EVIDENCE OFFICER PROCEDURES

STORAGE

1. Place one barcode on the first print card and the corresponding barcode on the property receipt.

2. Using the barcode reader, scan the print cards to the assignee of “lab” and location of  “file”.

3. Submit print cards and any comparison requests to the Forensics Science Technicians.

Revised 11/05/03