The formal name for fingerprints

first to study patterns on a human hand

discovered that fingerprints are unique to each individual

first to describe and categorize fingerprint patterns

his personal identification method was replaced by fingerprinting

discovered that fingerprints do not change with age

suggested that all criminals be fingerprinted and helped to develop the modern day classification system for fingerprints

a form used to preserve a person's fingerprints

when was fingerprinting first used in the USA

what does IAFIS stand for?

where do fingerprints form in the skin

TRUE/FALSE: You can permanently destroy your fingerprints

the recognizable pattern of the friction ridges found in the pads of fingers that form lines on surface

Triangular ridge pattern

area where ridges separate or unite after running in a parallel direction

the number of ridges between the center of the core and the delta

details in the shapes and positions of ridges that make up each unique print

percentage of population with loops

percentage of population with arches

percentage of population with whorls

print pattern in which ridge lines enter from one side and curve around to exit on the same side

print pattern in which ridge lines originate from one side of the finger and exits on the other side with a rise in the center

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print pattern that is generally circular/rounded

most common print type

least common print type

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an impression left on any surface that consists of patterns made by the friction ridges of a finger

a visible fingerprint produced when fingers coated with blood, ink or some other “colored” liquid substance touch a smooth surface

a visible 3-D fingerprint (indentation) produced when fingers come into contact with a soft material such as clay

a concealed fingerprint, not visible to unaided eye, produced by oil/body secretions and made visible through the use of powders (dusting) or fuming

Which type of print is developed by dusting or fuming?

Black dusting powder is made from what?

Which dusting powder will be used in class?

oldest fuming technique

which fuming method must be used as a last resort because it will wash away any traces of proteins

In the ACE-V process, what does "A" stand for?

In the ACE-V process, what does "C" stand for?

In the ACE-V process, what does "E" stand for?

In the ACE-V process, what does "V" stand for?

How many levels are there in the Comparison portion of the ACE-V Process?

A consensus between how many examiners must be reached before a final conclusion can be made?