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FRS509 - Principles and Methods in Fingerprint Identification
This subject covers the history of fingerprints as it relates to individualization, friction skin development; how to obtain a proper set of known fingerprint impressions, the Henry Classification System and Auto-Class Classification System; fingerprint individualization including the use of palmar flexion creases; procedures utilized in crime scene examination and recovery of fingerprints; chemical techniques for fingerprint detection; the Identification of Criminals Act; and the expert witness in the Canadian court system.
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