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Ma’am discussed how traditional methods include the use of phys-

ical powders such as magnetic powders, organic powders, lumines-

cent powders, thermoplastic powders, SPR (Small Particle Reagent),

and so on Iodine fuming, cyanoacrylate fuming, ninhydrin methods,
DFO (1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one), silver nitrate, amido black, and other

chemical methods of latent print development were also mentioned

by Ma’am. She then discussed non-traditional methods for develop-

ing latent prints using common kitchen powders such as turmeric

cocoa powder, henna powder vermilion, and cornstarch powder.

Non-traditional methods include using a laser beam, poly ray, poly
light, OmniprintTM 1000, and a dust lighting kit. Ma’am also dis-

cussed recent advances in research in the development of latent prints

using nanoparticles, human metabolites, spectroscopy: Raman spec-

troscopy, IR (Infrared) spectroscopy, micro x-ray fluorescence, ToF-

SIMS (Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy), immu-

nolabeling methods, and bacterial profiles. Finally, the session was

opened for questions, and each question was positively received, and
appropriate answers were provided.

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