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Fingerprinting

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Definitions

Fingerprint Analysis

The human fingerprint contains very unique characteristics such as circles, wavy lines, arcs, and swirls (Rzemyk, 2017).

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Resources

Books available at USC Libraries

Fingerprints: Analysis and Understanding the Science
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781000336443 

Fingerprint Analysis Laboratory Workbook, Second Edition
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_proquest_ebookcentral_EBC5572450 

Peer-Reviewed Scholarly Articles & Databases

Assessing the frequency of general fingerprint patterns by fingerprint examiners and novices
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_proquest_journals_2424413865 

Determination of latent fingerprint degradation patterns—a real fieldwork study
https://uosc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01USC_INST/273cgt/cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1372701730 

References

Rzemyk, T.J. (2017). Biometrics in the Criminal Justice System and Society Today. Effective Physical Security (5th Ed).

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