History of Crime Scene Investigation By DomenickO 1859 Photographic evidence 1863 Using body temperature to determine time of death 1892 Using fingerprint for forensic evidence 1910 First Crime lab 1920 Keeping a data base on weapons 1940 Using teeth do identify bodies 1950 Fingerprint lifting tape 1970 Residue Testing of firearm use 1980 DNA recognition 1986 DNA profiling 1998 NIDIS is used by FBI