Fingerprints and Their Role in Forensic Science

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Description: Fingerprint (or Latent Print) sections play an essential role in forensic labs worldwide, as they can link an individual person to a specific item of evidence. As a comparison science, fingerprint examination relies heavily on the competency of the examiner as well as proper understanding of foundational concepts surrounding the discipline. This introductory course will hep students to better understanding those foundation concepts that the science of fingerprints is built upon.