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*[ Fingerprint History - From]
*[ Fingerprint History]
*[ Taking Legible Fingerprints - From]
*[ Is Fingerprint Indentification a "Science"?]
*[ Taking Legible Fingerprints]
== Related awards ==
== Related awards ==

Revision as of 04:04, August 3, 2008

Fingerprinting merit badge
Status: Elective
Created: 1938
Discontinued: no
BSA Advancement ID: 049
Requirements revision: 2004
Latest pamphlet revision: 2003


Fingerprinting requirements

  2. Explain the difference between the automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) now used by some law enforcement agencies and the biometric fingerprint systems used to control access to places like buildings, airports, and computer rooms.
  3. Do the following:
    a. Name the surfaces of the body where friction or papillary ridges are found.
    b. Name the two basic principles supporting the science of fingerprints and give a brief explanation of each principle.
    c. Explain what it takes to positively identify a person using fingerprints.
  4. Take a clear set of prints using ONE of the following methods:
    a. Make both rolled and plain impressions. Make these on an 8-by-8-inch fingerprint identification card available from your local police department or counselor.
    b. Using clear adhesive tape, a pencil, and plain paper, record your own fingerprints or those of another person.
  5. Show your merit badge counselor you can identify the three basic types of fingerprint patterns and their subcategories. Using your own hand, identify the types of patterns you see.


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Worksheet A FREE workbook for Fingerprinting is available here! Adobe Acrobat PDF
Or click here to print just the Fingerprinting requirements. has PDF and DOC versions of
Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks,
Cub Scout workbooks, and Nova Award workbooks.

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