what are the only two areas of the body where friction ridge skin is found (specialized areas)?
- plantar surface of foot
what is AFIS?
AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
what is IAFIS?
what color lettering does the FD-249 card have?
what is the R-84 form (final disposition report)?
what side of the R-84 is completed by the arresting agency?
- it should match the data on the OG fingerprint card.
standard MAJOR CASE PRINT card collection consists of a minimum of how many cards?
what card requires 5 impressions for each finger?
for a PALM recording on a FD-844 the card is wrapped around what type of object?
is the ink applied directly to the palm using an ink roller?
when fingerprints are rolled, how much time is allowed to air dry?
5 minutes
when swabbing the inside of the cheek how long should you do it for?
15 seconds each side
how long should you leave the foam applicator in contact with the FTA card?
10 seconds
kits should be mailed to the FBI lab via USPS within how much time of collection?
within 24 hours
who manages the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)?
what type of fingerprint card is used for criminal arrest booking?
FD-249
a properly rolled fingerprint should capture what area of the finger?
- tip of finger to first crease
when filling out the FD-249 criminal fingerprint card “charge citation” should be expressed in what kind of terms?
literal terms
what type of printing method is used to record major case prints?
what is more reliable to identify individuals…fingerprints OR dna?
FINGERPRINTS
who inputs the final disposition data on the R-84?
how many impressions are needed per finger on a FD-884a palm print card?
what angle should the 4 fingers be taken on the FD-249 card?
what is the legal foundation for using the Buccal Collection Kit?
1) DNA fingerprint act of 2005
2) Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006