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Inspect the surface for the presence of trace evidence and/or ridge detail.  Carefully collect any trace evidence observed. Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Swab areas that have potential DNA present.  For more guidance on swabbing, refer to this resource: DNA Collection.

Prior to processing, use a forensic light source to inspect the surface of the item for trace evidence and/or latent print impressions.  For more guidance on what light source to utilize, refer to this resource: Forensic Light Sources.  Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Apply Magnetic Fingerprint Powder to the surface. Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Fume the surface using Iodine Fuming.  Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Apply DFO to the surface. Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Use a forensic light source to visualize any latent print impressions that have developed.  For more guidance on what light source to utilize, refer to this resource: Forensic Light Sources.  Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Apply one of the following to the surface:

Ninhydrin

1,2 Indane Dione

5-MTN

Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Use a forensic light source to visualize any latent print impressions that have developed.  For more guidance on what light source to utilize, refer to this resource: Forensic Light Sources.  Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Apply Zinc Chloride to the surface. Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.

Apply Physical Developer to the surface. Photograph any ridge detail observed with one-to-one photography.