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Required to be done before Class: none Can be done
before or after class: none Required to be done after class:
none Merit Badge
Requirements:
- Give a short history of
fingerprinting. Tell the difference
between civil and criminal
identification.
- Explain the difference between the
automated fingerprint identification
systems (AFIA) now used by some law
enforcement agencies and the biometric
fingerprint systems used to control
access to places like buildings,
airports, and computer rooms.
- Do the following:
- Name the surfaces of the body
where friction or papillary ridges
are found.
- Name the two basic principles
supporting the science of
fingerprints and give a brief
explanation of each principle.
- Explain what it takes to
positively identify a person using
fingerprints.
- Take a clear set of prints using ONE
of the following methods:
- Make both rolled and
plain impressions. Make these on an
8-by-8-inch fingerprint
identification card available from
your local police department or
counselor.
- Using clear adhesive
tape, a pencil, and plain paper,
record your own fingerprints or
those of another person.
- Show your merit badge counselor you
can identify the three basic types of
fingerprint patterns and their
subcategories. Using your own hand,
identify the types of patterns you see.
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