You are at the scene of a burglary and tasked with collecting a fingerprint in soft latex caulk near a window. What is the most appropriate material for collecting and preserving a plastic fingerprint?

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Mikrosil is a two-part silicone elastomer that creates a high-quality negative impression of a fingerprint. It is ideal for preserving plastic fingerprints because it can capture even the finest details of the print without damaging or distorting it. Dust and lift, electrostatic dust lifter, and ninhydrin are all suitable for collecting and preserving latent fingerprints on porous and nonporous surfaces, but they may not be as effective for plastic prints.

You Are at the Scene of a Burglary and Tasked