This event will measure the competitor's knowledge, skill, and ability to process a fingerprint from discovery through laboratory analysis and reporting.
Fingerprint Collection and Analysis SSFC
The Fingerprint Collection and Analysis event tests competitors' skills in locating and lifting fingerprints. Participants will then engage in comparative analysis to match the lifted print to known samples.
Objectives
Locate and lift a latent fingerprint Complete a fingerprint backing card with all pertinent information. Match an unknown print to a known standard using the overall fingerprint pattern and minutiae.
Recommended Courses
Forensic Science
Criminal Investigation
Type
Skills Assessment
Team Size
Individual
3
entries
Entry Limit
per Chapter
Scoring
Highest Score Wins
Awards
Top 3 Placements
60
points
State Conference
Advancement Score
Recommended Courses
Forensic Science
Criminal Investigation
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