Policy Text
Identification Bur eau Page 1 of 1 6 /02.0 (REV 1/07)
Latent Fingerprints
The purpose of this Order is to i nsure the uniform reporting an d handling of latent
fingerprints. I. Documentation and Handling
The following guidelines are to be followed in the handling and reporting of latent
fingerprint lifts: A. Place the latent fingerprin t lift on a Latent Lift Informati on Card (Form
7417-035).
B. Complete all information on the front of the card, describin g where the lift
was located, the number(s) used to identify each lift and a dia gram of
where the lift was located.
C. Number the lift card in the s pace provided. If more than on e lift is placed
on the card, use separate number s to identify each lift.
D. Place Latent Lift card(s) int o an evidence envelope (Form 74 00-146).
Complete all information on the front of the envelope.
E. Complete a Property Recei pt/Report form (Form 7400-076A) and /or AFR
Packing list.
F. Attach the evidence envelope wit h the enclosed card(s) to th e Property
Receipt/Report form and/or AFR Pa cking list and submit the pack age to
the Identification Unit.
Appendices:
Latent Lift Informati on Card (Form 7417-035)
Evidence Envelope (Form 7400-146)
Property Receipt/Report (Form 7400-076A)