It means that it could be present but is not obvious
They do check them for latent prints.
couldn't you but paint on a finger and press into it???
Automated Fingerprint Identification System, or AFIS
Another term for fingerprint is 'dactylogram'.
The photograph of the latent print should be transmitted to a central office where it can processed by comparing it with existing known fingerprints in order to identify the person responsible for the latent prints
Latent fingerprint examiners are people who look at fingerprints left on a crime scene. Also register, search, analyze, and identify fingerprints in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). They also record criminal history and provides expert witness testimonies in court. They view animated or hard copies of fingerprints and they also prepare the print for computer entry. They also enhance the fingerprint with the computer. They also have to prepare displays of the latent fingerprint for testimonies.
Yes, there are several chemicals that can be used to develop latent fingerprints on currency.
One of the substances often used to develop latent fingerprints is ninhydrin. When applied to a surface, ninhydrin reacts with amino acids present in the sweat from the fingerprint, producing a purple or pink color that can make the fingerprint visible.
George Anthony Johnson has written: 'Luminescence studies of latent fingerprint residue'
Latent means present but not visible or apparent.
Fingerprint is one word. An example sentence would be "we found your fingerprint at the scene".
J. H Wegstein has written: 'The LX39 latent fingerprint matcher' -- subject(s): Fingerprints 'The M40 fingerprint matcher' -- subject(s): Criminals, Identification, Fingerprints