Fingerprints

Front

What is a fingerprint pattern in which the ridge pattern originates from one side of the print and leaves from the other side?

Back

Arch

Front

What type of evidence connects an individual or thing to a certain group?

Back

Class evidence

Front

What is the term for indirect evidence used to imply a fact but not prove it directly?

Back

Circumstantial evidence

Front

On what type of surface are latent prints usually found?

Back

Smooth surfaces such as glass

Front

What is the combination of details in the shapes and positions of ridges in fingerprints that make each unique, also called ridge characteristics?

Back

Minutiae

Front

What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

Back

Loops, whorls, and arches.

Front

What is the significance of minutiae in fingerprint analysis?

Back

Minutiae are unique features that help in identifying and differentiating fingerprints.

Front

What is the primary purpose of fingerprinting in forensic science?

Back

To identify individuals based on their unique fingerprint patterns.

Front

What is the difference between class evidence and individual evidence?

Back

Class evidence can link a group of people or items, while individual evidence can be traced to a single source.

Front

What is the role of latent prints in criminal investigations?

Back

Latent prints can provide crucial evidence linking a suspect to a crime scene.