Among other things, fingerprinting is used to identify missing persons and amnesia victims.
Boy Scouts can earn their fingerprinting merit badge by completing this series of steps and mastering the corresponding skills. In the process, they will learn about fingerprinting and its practical applications in society. A Scout will work alongside his merit badge counselor to earn this distinction. After completing each step, the Scout will report to his counselor to demonstrate that he has learned the skill.
Fingerprint History
Relate a brief history of fingerprinting. You should also be able to distinguish between civil and criminal fingerprint identification.
Outline the differences between an automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) and a biometric fingerprint system. The latter is primarily used to give individuals access to secured areas, such as computer terminals or buildings and rooms. Meanwhile, an AFIS is used by some law enforcement agencies for criminal identification from a large record file.
Identify the surfaces where friction or papillary ridges are found on the body. Next, point out the two main scientific principles behind fingerprinting, and explain each point. Last, explain how someone can be positively identified by his fingerprints.
Take a set of prints either by making rolled and plain prints on a fingerprint identification card or by using clear tape, a pencil and paper.
Finally, on your own hands demonstrate your ability to tell the difference between the three basic types of fingerprints and their subcategories.
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