The use of fingerprinting as a forensic technique for the identification and punishment of crimes related to organized crime.

Abstract

Introduction. Organized crime groups, some with international ramifications, have become a State problem, both in Ecuador and in other countries. This requires the security and police forces to use the knowledge of legal or forensic medicine to maximize the effectiveness of identifying the perpetrators of crimes and thus enable the justice system to punish them. Among the main resources of forensic medicine is dactyloscopy as a highly effective discipline. Objective. To elaborate a state of the issue of the use of fingerprint as a forensic technique for the identification and consequent action of the justice system in the punishment of crimes related to organized crime. Methodology. Basic, qualitative, exploratory research, through a documentary and bibliographic review of scientific articles, academic theses and other publications on the subject. Results. Organized crime is a reality that has spread throughout the Americas, with ramifications around the world. Its roots sink into complex social situations in the countries, and its development covers a wide variety of activities, among which the situations of sicariato, kidnapping, human trafficking, drug trafficking, extortion and others stand out. In this context, the use of the auxiliary disciplines of forensic medicine, especially dactyloscopy, has become a highly effective tool for the identification of offenders and for the substantiation of criminal justice records. Conclusion. The identification of those responsible for crimes attributed to organized crime is a central task in the preparation of criminal justice files. To do this, forensic medicine specialists have the powerful tools provided by dactyloscopy, which has been key in clarifying many criminal situations.