The Science Of Fingerprints

by Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBI's handbook on fingerprinting procedure and the science behind it that explores different aspects of the process. It contains informative photographs and charts to illustrate how the many types of fingerprints are classified, what the tools used for fingerprinting are, and how the millions of on-record prints are filed at the FBI.

Paperback

First published April 18, 1985

About the author

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States, which simultaneously serves as the nation's prime federal law enforcement agency. Operating under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI is concurrently a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community and reports to both the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence. A leading U.S. counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes.

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wow, what a horrible book. This one was required for my training...I wanted to poke my eyes out trying to get through it. I did read the 1978 edition, though, so maybe the newer one is better

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you truly hate someone, make them read this book specifically the 1978 edition. It takes an enjoyable, and fansinating field and boils in down to mind numbing boredom. If it wasn't required reading for training or IAI certification, I would take my copy and light on fire.

[Sheri · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very boring