Taking Legible Fingerprints
From FBI, for About.com
Grasp the individual's right hand at the base of the thumb with your right hand. Cup your hand over the individual's fingers, tucking under those fingers not being printed. Guide the finger being printed with your left hand.
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- Fingerprint Impression Types
- Basic Fingerprint Equipment & Placement
- Preparing the Individual for Fingerprinting
- Begin the Fingerprinting Process
- The Ink and Paper Method
- Taking the Rolled Impression
- Rolling Technique
- When a Rolled Impression is not Acceptable
- Taking Plain Impressions
- Completing the Information
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