Forensics Vocab Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. When two parallel ridges are connected by a short piece of ridge in the middle, like an "H"
  2. 8. Characteristics of fingerprints, such as the core, delta, or bifurcations, are called _______.
  3. 10. This method of developing prints involves an element reacting with sodium chloride, and is processed by being put under a light.
  4. 12. Fingerprint minutiae when one ridge splits into 2 ridges, like a "Y"
  5. 14. Type of whorl pattern when the circle does not cross over the ridge line
  6. 16. The phase of hair growth when a hair is dormant and ready to shed.
  7. 20. This method of developing prints turns prints purple and works best on porous surfaces.
  8. 21. Type of loop when it opens toward the pinky
  9. 22. When the medulla in a hair is a solid, uninterrupted line, it is called a __________ medulla.
  10. 25. Fingerprint minutiae where ridges meet in a triangle-like pattern
  11. 26. This is the component of superglue that makes it useful for print development.
  12. 27. Type of loop when it opens toward the thumb
Down
  1. 1. __________ evidence can be linked directly to one person (DNA, fingerprints).
  2. 2. When the medulla in a hair appears in short segments in irregular patterns, it is called a __________ medulla.
  3. 3. Different types of evidence require different types of _________. (cardboard box, envelope, plastic bucket, etc.)
  4. 5. This type of evidence proves a fact. It is also called testimonial evidence.
  5. 6. In addition to photos and videos, investigators should also include a drawn ______ to provide more notes and details about the scene.
  6. 7. Causes a brown/black color in hair.
  7. 9. When the medulla is ___________, it appears like a straight line that is broken at regular intervals.
  8. 11. This method of developing prints involves sublimation and has a temporary, physical reaction, so it should be used first on porous surfaces.
  9. 13. _____ evidence can be used to narrow down suspects to a specific group of people (blood type, hair color).
  10. 15. If evidence has the ability to help prove anything in a case, it is considered _________.
  11. 17. This type of evidence can provide insight through logic, deduction, and scientific reasoning. It is also called physical or indirect evidence.
  12. 18. Fingerprint pattern when one or more ridges enter and exit from the same side, and only has one delta
  13. 19. The ______ Principle says that whenever two objects come into contact, there is always a transfer of material.
  14. 23. When a hair does not have a medulla, the medulla is described as ______.
  15. 24. Fingerprint pattern that has 2 deltas and a core, making a complete circle