Tapaustapista
Tapaustapista, also known as the "case tap," is a specialized tool used in the field of forensic science and criminalistics. It is designed to extract and preserve latent fingerprints from various surfaces, particularly those that are difficult to process with traditional fingerprinting techniques. The term "tapaustapista" is derived from Finnish, where "tapausta" means "case" and "tapista" means "from the tap."
The tapaustapista is typically a small, portable device that uses a specialized adhesive or solvent to lift
The device is designed to be easy to use, even for individuals with limited training in fingerprinting.
Tapaustapista is commonly used by law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories, and private investigators to solve crimes