Sormenjälkilähde

Sormenjälkilähde is a Finnish term that translates to "fingerprint source." It refers to the origin or discovery of a fingerprint, particularly in the context of forensic science and criminal investigations. When a fingerprint is found at a crime scene, the term sormenjälkilähde denotes the specific location or object where that impression was deposited. This could be a door handle, a weapon, a piece of paper, or any surface that a person may have touched.

The identification of the sormenjälkilähde is a crucial step in fingerprint analysis. It helps investigators understand the movements of individuals at the scene and can provide valuable clues about the events that transpired. The surface on which the fingerprint is found can influence the clarity and type of print recovered. For example, a latent fingerprint, which is invisible to the naked eye, might be lifted from a smooth surface like glass, while a patent fingerprint, which is visible, could be found in blood or ink.

Understanding the sormenjälkilähde aids in the subsequent process of matching the recovered print to a known individual in a database or to a suspect. The context provided by the location of the fingerprint can corroborate or refute witness testimonies and contribute to building a case. Therefore, meticulous documentation and careful collection of the sormenjälkilähde are paramount in forensic investigations.