Tip #36: Lifting prints from “slightly” textured surfaces

As you know, our Diff-Lift is probably the best method for all sorts of heavily to slightly textured surfaces. But let’s assume that you don’t have a roll of Diff-Lift with you. You have powdered your latent and are ready to lift. What do you do?

THIS MAY NOT WORK, BUT IT’S WORTH A TRY… The most important thing to do is make sure you make complete contact with the powdered latent and the sticky side of the tape. Do this by applying your tape as usual, then use a burnishing tool…something like the eraser end of an ordinary pencil…or the cap to a Sharpie pen…or even the end of a fingerprint brush will often do. Using your “tool” you want to make sure you rub carefully over the print, making sure you get full and even contact with the textured surface and the powder.

Once you’ve done that…you’re home free! (If you want to learn more about Diff-Lift for the future, click here.)

By Tracker

Tracker’s a veritable canine icon who stands for a whole lot more than your typical bloodhound. As such, he has been our corporate mascot for well over 30 years. Why? Because he stands for what we all strive to be as a company. He’s loyal and trustworthy. Pretty easy to please and intensely focused on the mission that he was bred to accomplish…sniffing out the bad guy. He’s always gregarious, cheerful and willing to perform. Toss him an occasional bone and he’ll be most appreciative…even more so with a more substantial meal. Tracker has been gone for many years now, but his enduring spirit still lives on. His picture is emblazoned on every one of the products we sell…just to remind us. Guess we’re just crazy dog people here. We figure a little bit of dog drool now and then never hurt anybody. (We’ll keep a towel ready just in case.)

Tip #40 – Tracker’s HotShot Tips

By Tracker July 16, 2019

Store in a cool, preferably dry environment. Use one per 10-15 gallon fuming chamber. Use 3-4 for car interiors. Usually development is “done” within 5 minutes in a small chamber, 30-45 minutes for a car. The created fumes and steam rises…place your evidence above for best results. No need to add humidity, it is built-in. […]

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Introducing TapeTender

By Tracker April 12, 2019

TapeTender™. A simple Velcro strap that will revolutionize how Evidence Tape is used. Just now available. And only from us. If you are like most, the little paper board dispenser box (while helpful) had its drawbacks. Just another option… We ditched the dispenser box, and permanently put this little Velcro retaining strap on the rolls of tape. (Otherwise, […]

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Tip #39: Why Use a Butterfly Needle in a Blood-Alcohol Kit

By Tracker November 28, 2018

Have a suspect that won’t sit still? Maybe he has shallow veins? Try taking their blood with a Butterfly Needle. The needle is attached to a longer tube, not directly to the collection tube, your suspect can move with some degree of ease without jarring the needle or sample out of place.

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Tip #38: Tips for using our Fiber Duster Smooth

By Tracker November 28, 2018

Twisting and lightly twirling in a circular pattern is the recommended procedure…once you can see the prints develop, careful simple brush strokes “with the grain” can be used to enhance the developing detail with the Fiber Duster Smooth.

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