Fingerprinting

Introduction to Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting, method of identification using the impression made by the minute ridge formations or patterns found on the fingertips. No two persons have exactly the same arrangement of ridge patterns, and the patterns of any one individual remain unchanged through life. To obtain a set of fingerprints, the ends of the fingers are inked and then pressed or rolled one by one on some receiving surface. Fingerprints may be classified and filed on the basis of the ridge patterns, setting up an identification system that is almost infallible.” (1)

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Fingerprinting in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Fingerprinting

In this Section

Fingerprinting, Fingerprinting History and Fingerprinting Modern Use.