Taking Legible Fingerprints
From FBI
If using the ink and paper method and a rolled impression is not acceptable, you may use an adhesive re-tab to cover the fingerprint in its space. (No more than one re-tab per finger block is permitted.) For live scan, the image can be deleted and retaken.
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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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