ABSTRACT

The "CSI effect" has brought an explosion of interest in the forensic sciences, leading to the development of new programs in universities across the world. While dozens of professional texts on the science of fingerprint analysis are available, few are designed specifically for students. An essential learning tool for classes in fingerprinting and

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|16 pages

History

chapter 3|14 pages

Physiology and Embryology

chapter 4|18 pages

Fingerprint Patterns and Classification

chapter 5|18 pages

Known Fingerprints

chapter 6|10 pages

Nature of Latent Fingerprints

chapter 7|14 pages

Biometrics: Livescan and AFIS

chapter 8|14 pages

Introduction to Processing Methods

chapter 9|14 pages

Forensic Light Sources

chapter 10|14 pages

Physical Processing Methods

chapter 14|22 pages

Documentation

chapter 15|18 pages

Crime Scene Processing

chapter 16|12 pages

Fingerprint Comparisons

chapter 17|12 pages

Palm Print Comparisons

chapter 18|20 pages

Courtroom Testimony