Semester 2
Fingerprints
Ridgeology: The study of uniqueness of friction ridge structures and their use for personal identification.
Fingerprint is made up of a series of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger. The uniqueness of a finger can be determined by the pattern of ridges and valleys as well as the minutiae points
Fingerprint Identification
When minutiae on two different prints match, these are called points of similarity or points of identification. There is no international standard for the number of points of identification required for a match between two fingerprints. UK requires a minimum of sixteen points while Australia requires twelve.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System
A computerized system of reading, classifying, matching, and storing fingerprints for criminal justice agencies. Quality latent fingerprints are entered for a search for possible matches against the state database.
Fingerprint is made up of a series of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger. The uniqueness of a finger can be determined by the pattern of ridges and valleys as well as the minutiae points
Fingerprint Identification
When minutiae on two different prints match, these are called points of similarity or points of identification. There is no international standard for the number of points of identification required for a match between two fingerprints. UK requires a minimum of sixteen points while Australia requires twelve.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System
A computerized system of reading, classifying, matching, and storing fingerprints for criminal justice agencies. Quality latent fingerprints are entered for a search for possible matches against the state database.