Fingerprint Analysis
Developing, documenting, and comparing latent fingerprints against known exemplars.
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What does this service cover?
We develop, photograph, and compare latent friction ridge impressions from exhibits using established comparative standards. We follow the ACE-V method: Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation and Verification.
When do you need it?
Identifying persons who touched questioned documents, contracts, or envelopes.
Examining physical exhibits from burglaries, internal theft, or tampering incidents.
Independent verification of fingerprint evidence presented in criminal or civil proceedings.
LATENT PRINT METHODOLOGY (ACE-V)
Fingerprint Identification Process
Evidence Receipt & Latent Development
Physical evidence intake, chain-of-custody logging, and development methods suited to the surface.
Analysis
High-resolution photography and systematic mapping of friction ridge endings, bifurcations, and core orientation.
Comparison & Evaluation
Side-by-side comparison against known ten-print exemplar cards supplied for the case.
Verification & Report
The Verification stage of ACE-V, then the written report and signed certificate of comparison.
What do you receive?
A court-ready report of findings, with each point of comparison recorded and a signed certificate of comparison. Whether evidence is admitted is decided by the court in each case. Our reports are prepared for use in legal proceedings and have been relied on by Kenyan courts. Expert witness testimony when instructed by counsel or the court.
- Latent friction ridge impression development and lifting
- Photographing and marking ridge detail
- ACE-V comparative methodology against known exemplar cards
- Signed certificate of comparison and expert witness testimony when instructed by counsel or the court
FAQ
What do people ask about it?
How are comparison prints obtained for analysis?
We compare latent prints against known exemplar prints supplied for the specific case.
What methodology is followed for fingerprint examination?
We follow the established ACE-V methodology: Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification.
Are your fingerprint findings peer-reviewed?
Yes. In line with the Verification stage of ACE-V, findings are peer-reviewed by a senior examiner in line with our standard operating procedures.
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View Park Towers, 20th Floor, Nairobi
+254 701 543 158
Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 · Saturday 10:00–14:00
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