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Latent Evidence Unit

What are known prints and what is the best way to collect them?
Do applicable known prints from suspect(s), victim(s), or individuals for elimination need to be submitted for comparison analyses to be performed?
If known prints are submitted for elimination comparison purposes, are they entered into the fingerprint database? What happens to known elimination prints once the OSBI laboratory case is completed/closed?
What automated fingerprint databases does the OSBI laboratory have access to?
Generally, what is the best method for developing/preserving prints at a crime scene?
Can items of evidence be examined for both contact DNA and Latent Prints?
Can fired cartridge cases be submitted for both Firearms and Latent Print examination?
If agencies don’t need to submit known fingerprints for latent print comparison cases, do they need to submit known shoes for shoe impression comparison cases?
Does the OSBI have a footwear database?
Does the OSBI conduct tire track comparisons?