See also:

• Computers: Security: Biometrics: Fingerprint Recognition  (2)
• Science: Methods and Techniques: Imaging Science  (72)

Digital Fingers: - History and articles on fingerprint identification, discussion of digital imaging and fibre optic lighting, by Esther Neate, police laboratory supervisor in the UK.

Fingerprint Geometric Analysis: - Research on the possible correlation between the elevation of the mental manifestation and the phenomenon of the dermal ridge arrangements, as well as the correlation between diseases and the configuration of the friction ridge formations.

Fingerprint Identification: - About fingerprint matching, classification, and image enhancement, from Michigan State University.

Fingerprint Identification Page: - By the International Association for Identification.

Fingerprint Identification Standards for Emerging Applications: - About transitions in fingerprinting technology, from a traditional law enforcement applications to new biometric technology.

Fingerprints: - Information on methods, FAQ, examples of pattern range, discussion group, guest book, worldwide contacts, maintained in The Netherlands.

History of Fingerprints: - About the uses of latent prints from ancient times through to 1946, as part of site maintained in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

How to Obtain Good Finger Prints: - Complete text of the pamphlet by the Navy Department, Bureau of Navigation. Published 1916.

Latent Print Examination: - Articles, FAQ, resources, dos and don'ts for collecting latent fingerprints, handprints, and footprints from porous and nonporous surfaces, as private endeavor from member of US Army Criminal Investigation Command.




Latent Prints: - Articles and opinions on latent fingerprint reliability and identification criteria, latent fingerprint processing techniques, and related forensic research topics.

Michele Triplett's Fingerprint Dictionary: - Online glossary covering a large number of terms encountered in the field of fingerprint identification. Also offered in book form.

Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers: - Extensive collection of articles, photos, and other information on fingerprint technology, including archives of SCAFO's publication "The Print.

Wikipedia: Fingerprint: - Online encyclopedia article discusses fingerprints, their use in identification, potential for errors, and other issues.

Do Fingerprints Lie?: - New Yorker article by Michael Specter tells about challenges to "the gold standard of forensic evidence". (May 27, 2002)