A Publication of the Southern California A-ssociation ofllFingerpriht Officers ! I OFFICERS 1992

I PRESIDENT .TImOolt Los Angelca County Sheriff (213) 974-4650 .

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Mary Boyle Omnichromc (714) 627-1594

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Clark Fogg Beverly Hills Police Dept. (310) 285-2116

SECRETARYITREASURER Doug Duckson Torrance Police Dept.

. (310) 328-3456 I

i I SBAROENT AT ARMS

I Jim Lawson Naval Investigative Service

I (619) 556-1389 , CHAIRMAN OF 1HE BOARD Alan McRoberts Los Angeles County Sheriff (213) 974-4650

DIRECTORIEDITOR Patrick Nolte Anaheim Police Department (714) 254 1831 fax (714) 533 3961

DIRECTOR Clinton Fullen San Diego Police Dept. (619) 531-2569

DIRECTOR Bill Leo Los Angeles County Sheriff (213) 974-4605

• DIRECTOR Louis Herbert D.A. Riverside County (714) 275-5810

PARLIAMENTARIAN Don Fandry Los Angelca County Sheriff (213) 974-4696

IBSTORIAN Lynette Atwood Long Beach Police Dept. (310) 590-7205

LEITER FROM THE PRESIDENI'

The 2nd Annual Training Seminar was, once again, a huge success. We had over 65 registered guests in attendance. Many of the guests stayed for -the dinner meeting. Taking into·t!6nsider~tion the current status of the economy and the fact that many agencies have dramatically reduced training and funds for training, this was a fantastic turn-out. It just shows that there needs to be more affordable training in our chosen field.

Thanks to Polaroid and Desert Industrial Products for showing their products and contributing to the Seminar. We also had six

new members join SCAFO. Our ranks are growing and we have all the members to thank for that.

Your executive board is currently discussing the 3rd Annual Training Seminar. If you have any suggestions, ideas on location, format, speakers or topics, Please lej any executive board member know. .

. A ~I. Oc b s we move into to er, we must start thinking about the upcoming elections in November. Remember this is your association and you have a say in the future ofSCAFO .

President Tim Golt

with everyone else. I need articles for THE PRINT. Please note my new fax and phone number. I would also like to thank our regular contributors, George Reis and Clark Fogg for their contributions.

At the next meeting we will be voting on our next Executive Board. Please plan on attending and making your voice heard.

Editor !Director Patrick Nolte

IN THIS ISSUEI

pg 3. PHOTO.TIPS by George Reis

pg 4. PROCESSING·TIPS by Clark Fogg

pg 5. Nominations for office

pg 5. Want ad

Many things have happened ~.~!!!~ since the last newsletter.

We had our Annual Seminar which was a huge success and I have changed departments. I now work for the Anaheim Police Department. The new job has taken up much of my free time. Now that I have settled in, I hope to be back on schedule geeting the newsletter out on a lpore timely basis.

I would like to take this opportunity to ask everyone who makes a dinner reservation to please honor it. We are paying for your dinner when you are not there. The nature of our job makes certain emergencies understandable, but please make every effort to notify someone if you cannot meet your obligation.

I would also like everyone to look in their files and find articles you would like to share

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A Publication of the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers

September Meeting Minutes

Date: September 12, 1992 Place: Palm Springs Riviera Resort and Racquet Club Host: Lou Herbert, Jim Lawson, Don Fandry

The meeting was called to order by President Tim Golt at 2035 hrs. The flag salute was led by Past-President Don Fandry. Don Fandry and Lynette Atwood were the Past-Presidents in attendance.

Old Business Swear-ins: Jennifer Sniff was sworn in by Lynette Atwood

Second Readings: John McDonnell San Diego Sheriff Diane Donnelly San Diego Police Department

First Readings:

Adriana Darko Ontario Police Department recommended by Patrick Nolte

Maggie Black-Orange County Sheriff recommended by Jim Lawson

Patricia Lynn Frye San Bernardino County Sheriff recommended by Jim Consal~"

Kathleen Adkins Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. recommended by Jerry Autrey

Kathleen Baylor Buena Park Police Dept. Joe Ellen Latham Redondo Beach Police Dept.

recommended by Lynette Atwood

Attendance Drawing: Not won by Todd Reynolds, Scott Peters, Kurt Camp

Fines: Tim Golt, Patrick Noltf' Jerry Autre)\ Louis Herpert, ••. , Tom Jones ' ' ,

The meeting adjourned at 2150 hrs.

October 1992

Special Announcement

The Riverside Sheriffs Department and Riverside CAL-ID announce the retirement of Supervising Latent Print Examiner Fred Lincoln. We invite all S.C.A.F.O. members to attend a dinner and dance in honor of Fred's retirement

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The party begins at 1830 hrs with a no host bar. Dinner will follow at 1900 hrs. For information and to purchase tickets, please call Latent Examiner Yolanda Perez or Supervising Latent Print Examiner, Roxanne Luna at Riverside CAL-ID (714)275-2740.

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- the Print THE PRINT is published by the Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers. SCAFO, is a non-profit association composed of individuals in the Forensic, Photographic, Identification and Investigative fields of law enforcement in Southern California.

Membership dues are $20.00 a year.

THE PRINT is published 10 times a year and a subscription is included in the annual membership dues

Members are encouraged to submit articles for publication. The editor reserves the right to reject submissions and to edit those accepted as deemed appropria re.

Submit all correspondence for THE PRINT to the Editor

Pa trick Nolte Anaheim Police Department

425 S. Harbor Anaheim Ca.

714 254 1631 fax 714 533 2961

Statments, opinions or views expressed in THE PRINT are not necessarily those of the Association. The Information in this publication is offered without guarantees, or endorsements. The Executive Board assumes no responsibility for statements, opinions or views in this publication.

October 1992

PHOTO-TIPS by George Reis

Covering the scene

One of the primary reasons that we photograph crime scenes, evidence and traffic collisions is to document these as they are found, Whether we are eventually going to reconstruct a scene or present it in court, is is important that our images be an accurate representation of the material subject.

This means that it is important not only to properly expose our film, correctly light our subject and compose our photographs well, but we must also make our exposures before the scene or evidence changes. And as we make this documentation, we need to log our photographs accurately. Although an initial photographic sweep of a scene with thorough written documentation is time consuming, it can save substantial time down the road.

To illustrate these pints, try to think through a few cases from last month. Was the gun in her left or right hand? Was his head near the head or foot of the bed? Was the blood splatter on the north or south wall. Were the drugs and beer found behind the drivers or passengers seat? Which pry marks were found at which doors and window? Now answer these questions from some cases from six months ago. Two years ago.

Now refer to your photographs and photo log. Do they complement each other with the information you need? Is the information they provide different form your memory? Or, were they also incomplete and inconclusive? Review these periodically determine if you're getting the detail and accuracy that is required.

All of this boils down to the common sense routine of conducting our photographic documentation in a thorough and methodical manner. Let's get our primary photographs taken before the scene changes. Document each photograph as it is taken. Follow thr~ugh with additional images and documentation as the scene requires.

Just think, if we lifted or compared prints as casually as we sometimes take photographs, we'd be lucky to have many makes.

George Reis is a photo-technician with the Newport Beach Police Department

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New Applicants

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Maggie Black Orange County Sheriff Recommended by Jim Lawson -

Patricia Lynn Frye San Bernardino County Sheriff recommended by Jim Consalvo

Kathleen Baylor Buena Park Police Dept. Recommended by Lynette Atwood

Kathleen Adkins Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. Recommended by Jerry Autry

Joe :§llen Latham Redondo Beach Police Dept. Recommended by Lynette Atwood

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PROCESSING-TIPS By Clark Fogg

Processing black tape with gentian violet

Often an investigator will be challenged with the task of developing latent prints on black tape. One method that is recommended is Gentian Violet. Gentian Violet is a dye which stains fatty constituents of sebaceous sweat producing an intense purple image. It has proven to be very effective for the development of latent prints on the adhesive surface of various tapes. The reagent is very east to mix and apply, but very toxic. Great care must be taken to avoid skin contact. For best results one should prepare a fresh working solution each time the process is used.

The treatment of articles with gentian violet is not difficult. The first step is to make a visual exam and photograph any visible latent impressions. Next process the item with cyanoacrylate ester and conduct an additional visual exam and photo any results. Once this procedure has been completed the next step is to concentrate on the adhesive side.

Pour a sufficient amount of working solution into a clean, dry glass dish to treat the item. Dip the tape into the solution until is had made "sufficient contact" with the adhesive side. Once the tape has been saturated with chemical, the item must be rinsed under cold water until lile excess dye has been removed from the background. When dealing with black tape, fingerprints on dark adhesive surfaces generally will be invisible and all such surfaces must be subjected to a transfer process to visualize the latent prints. After rinsing place the tape on a sheet of fixed and washed, glossy, resin coated black and white photographic paper. Place the adhesive side face down on the photographic paper and place a paper towel or protective piece of paper over the tape and gently press with an iron (medium setting) for a few seconds. After ironing, peel the tape from the photographic paper. Photograph the visible prints since they will be laterally reversed compared to those on the tape. It is recommended to include on the photo scale a notion that the prints in the photo are laterally reversed for future reference.

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SCAFO NOMINATIONS FOR 1993 EXECUTNE BOARD

PRESIDENT: 1ST VICE-PRESIDENT: 2ND VICE-PRESIDENT: SECRETARY/TREASURER: SGT-AT-ARMS: DIRECTOR (HOLD-OVER) DIRECTOR (HOLD-OVER) DIRECTOR: DIRECTOR: HISTORIAN: PARLIAMENTARIAN:

CHAIRMAN:

MARY BOYLE CLARK FOGG

OMNICHROME BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPT.

JIM LAWSON DOUG DUCKSON TORRANCE POLICE DEPT.

NA VAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE BILL LEO LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF LOU HERBERT RIVERSIDE D/A'S OFFICE CLINTON FULLEN SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPT. PAT NOLTE ANAHEIM POLICE DEPT. TRISH SHARKEY ORANGE POLICE DEPT. LYNETTE ATWOOD LONG BEACH POLICE DEPT. ALAN MCROBERTS DON FANDRY LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF

I

TIM GOLT LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF

Nominations from the floor will be accepted. This is your organization please come and vote at the November meeting.

Safety Tip

Autumn leaves may be colorful, sL.but they can be extremely •. dangerous to drivers.

The National Safety Council reminds motorists that wet leaves on the roads

can be as slippery as ice.

Follow the same precautions as when driving on a icy road: increase following distance, brake gently and avoid quick changes in speed or direction.

October 1992

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Wanted: Articles, Submissions, stories, or anything of interest in the areas of photography, fingerprint techniques, dna, chemical formulas, crime scene investigation, footwear and tire track identification, voice and acoustical analysis, crime scene investigations, forensic dentistry, clandestine drug labs, crime scene sketching, light source and laser applications, lab safety, live scan, vacuum glue chambers, fingerprint testimony and case studies. Please submit all articles to the editor of the print, or mail them to 6263 Truman Ct. Chino Ca. 91710-3770

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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS, SCHOOLS, SEMINARS

and CLASSES

1992/1993

CSULB Field Evidence Tech. Course Nov. 2-20, 1992

CCI Latent Print Techniques Nov. 16-20, 1992

SCAFO Meeting November 7, 1992 Long Beach Police Dept. host

SCAFO Meeting December 5, 1992 Omnichrome host

CSULB Field Evidence Tech. Course Jan. 11 -29, 1993

SCAFO meeting Feb. 6, 1993 Los Angeles Sheriff host

CSULB Advanced fiield Evidence Tech. Course Feb. 8-12, 1993

CSULB Field Evidence Tech. Course March 1 -19, 1993

Mira Costa College Field Evidence Tech. Course March 15-26, 1993

CSULB Advanced Field Evidence Tech. Course March 29 -April 4, 1993

S.C.A.F.O.6263 Truman Ct.

Chino, Ca. 91710-3770