When a fingerprint examiner is asked to compare a suspect's fingerprints with the _____, this means she needs to compare the suspect's prints with the ones found at the scene of a crime.

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Latent prints refer to fingerprints that are not visible to the naked eye and are left at crime scenes. These need to be developed for visibility and are often compared to suspects' fingerprints to establish presence or involvement in a crime.

When a Fingerprint Examiner Is Asked to Compare a Suspect's