ABSTRACT

The field of fingerprinting for personal identification and criminal investigation is progressing at a rapid rate. Numerous research projects are devoted to fingerprint detection techniques and identification issues, and recent debate focuses on the admissibility of fingerprint evidence in US courts. In light of these events, as well as the previou

chapter 1|14 pages

Appendix

chapter 2|26 pages

The Friction Ridge Identification Process

chapter 3|64 pages

Chemistry, Light, and Photography

chapter 4|76 pages

Fingerprint Detection Techniques

chapter 6|83 pages

Conclusions