Requirements
1. Give a short history of fingerprinting. Tell the difference
between civil and criminal identification.
2. Explain the difference between the automated fingerprint
identification systems (AFIS) now used by law enforcement
agencies and the biometric fingerprint systems used to
control access to computers and places like buildings
and airports.
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 your 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.
Resources:
Scouting.org Merit Badges - Requirements
boyscouttrail.com Merit Badges