Fingerprint Forensics in Crime Scene: A Computer Science Approach

Authors : Bilgehan ARSLAN

Pages : 88-113

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Publication Date : 2019-12-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Biometry is essential when it comes to personal identification and verification in forensic applications, and the fingerprint is one of the most commonly used biometric features in the field of biometric identification. To detect fingerprints at the crime scene, to collect and transfer fingerprints in a way not to modify its nature, to make appropriate enhancements without causing loss of data on fingerprints and to preserve and storage of fingerprints are complex processes, and appropriate realization of these processes is essential for crime scene investigation. This study analyses and evaluates the crime scene investigation from a computer science perspective in detail on the basis of fingerprints, and whole process is divided into three components. In light of the studies conducted in the literature, 14 main problems that are encountered in the realization of these three components have been identified and criticized. Afterward, the disciplines supported by forensic science, and the components that compose the crime scene are evaluated on the basis of 4 basic challenges encountered in the processes are summarized. Finally, to overcome 14 problems and 4 challenges, 6 technology-supported solutions are presented.
Keywords : Fingerprint, crime scene investigation, forensic science, evidence, biometrics, computer science approach

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