Forensics Fingerprinting
Forensics students learned how to lift and identify fingerprints from different surfaces using baby powder and tape. This activity helped them understand the differences between patent fingerprints, which are those you can see, and latent fingerprints, which are those that are invisible to the naked eye and require additional processing to be seen.
Central Catholic’s Forensics class explores the foundations of forensics work and the lab investigations that apply the disciplines of science to solving crimes. Students learn that forensics is not just the glamorous stuff shown on TV. They view crime scenes in class, examine cases, and learn how to follow the evidence. Many students that take the class are interested in pursuing scientific or police work in their future.
