First, a CSI should determine which surface(s) contain fingerprints. This helps in deciding how to lift them. If the fingerprint is on a non-porous surface, the best bet would be to use a powder. The color of the powder should contrast the color of the surface that contains the fingerprint. If the fingerprint is on a porous surface, the best bet would be to use super glue fumes. To do this, you heat super glue (cyanoacrylate) to around 120°F in a metal plate. You then put the heat source, metal plate, and surface containing fingerprint into an airtight container. After you have made the print visible, you should photograph it. You then take a clear piece of tape, place over the print smoothly, and remove it. Then place the print on a fingerprint card of a contrasting color to the powder.
The information is great, but you could put it in a list maybe.
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