FSC239Y5 Lecture : FSC239 Sept 28 2010
Document Summary
What is a fingerprint? skin of the finger: an impression left on or in a surface resulting from contact with friction. The philosophy of friction ridge identification friction ridge identification is established through the continuous agreement of friction ridge formations, in sequence having sufficient uniqueness. Characteristics ridge ending bifurcation splitting into 2 ridge dot short ridge (island) enclosure (or lake) Identification identification of criminals act criminal record clearance immigration identification of deceased (victim) incriminate, corroborate, eliminate crime scenes dignity and identity. Problems fingerprinting deceased people burned, harmed fingerprints decomposition.
