Fingerprint Unit

Front

A fingerprint impression in clay would be classified as this type of print.

Back

plastic

Front

Identify the fingerprint pattern shown.

Back

whorl

Front

What pattern of fingerprint is shown?

Back

Arch

Front

What is the name given to the criminal database of fingerprints?

Back

AFIS

Front

Identify minutiae 'A'

Back

ridge ending

Front

Identify minutiae 'C'

Back

bifurcation

Front

Fingerprints are formed: during fetal development, by the time a child is two years old, at birth, during first 6 months after birth

Back

during fetal development

Front

Prints that are not readily visible are commonly referred to as:

Back

latent

Front

A person's fingerprint characteristics change over time

Back

FALSE

Front

If a suspect gets the victim's blood all over his/her hand and then touches the wall on his/her way from the crime scene, which type of print is the suspect likely to leave behind?

Back

patent (visible)