We in the trade have a term - "thieve's marks". It refers to the fingermarks we find at a scene that are most likely to be those of the suspect. For example, the fingermarks on a window frame through which the scally gained entry...
I recently examined a burglary scene where I retrieved lovely sets of "thieve's marks". Chatting to the victim I soon learnt that she was a PC. There followed a quick dressing down with regards to her poor home-security. But, not only was she a Peeler; she was employed in the tuition of new recruits... the very same PC's that turned up to report the crime! And guess what! Those lovely "thieve's marks"? Yep, they come back to PC's Plod and Numb-nuts!
Seriously guys... criminals are smart enough to wear gloves.
Why do you think you're any different?
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Ha ha '..criminals are smart enough to wear gloves' I'm going to have to use that one.
Most officers are taught to handle items without gloves because they can be eliminated at a later date. This bothers me a lot because I don't want bobbies thinking they have Carte Blanche in handling exhibits and overlaying other marks.
Put on a pair of gloves and handle it carefully you numpty!
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