Fingerprint analysis

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    • A person’s fingerprints do not change over time.
    • In addition, fingerprints are unique to an individual. Even identical twins have different fingerprints.
    • There are THREE types of fingerprints that can be found: Latent, Patent, and Plastic
    • Latent fingerprints - Made from the sweat and oil on the skin’s surface. Are invisible to the naked eye and require chemicals to see.
    • Patent fingerprint - Made by blood, grease, ink or dirt, easily visible to the human eye
    • Plastic fingerprints - These are three-dimensional, can be made by pressing your finger in fresh paint, wax, soap or tar.
      These can be easily seen by the naked eye
    • There are three fingerprint class types: Arches, Loops and Whorls
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