Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS213AC   19966-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS213AC 19966-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Fingerprint Classification II
Questionable patterns of fingerprints. Henry System and NCIC System of classification. Procedures for taking fingerprints.
Prerequisites: AJS213AB or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS213AC   19966-20086 Fingerprint Classification II
1. Classify and describe questionable fingerprint patterns. (I, II, III)
2. Classify fingerprints according to the Henry System. (IV)
3. Classify fingerprints according to National Crime Information Center (NCIC). (V)
4. Take fingerprints. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS213AC   19966-20086 Fingerprint Classification II
    I. Review of Classification Procedures
        A. Loops
        B. Whorls
        C. Arches
      II. Referencing Patterns
          A. Tented arches
          B. Whorls
        III. Examination of Questionable Patterns
            A. Loop
            B. Whorls
            C. Arches
          IV. Henry System of Classification
              A. Primary
              B. Secondary
              C. Sub-secondary
              D. Major
              E. Final
              F. Key
            V. NCIC System of Classification
                A. Arches
                B. Loops
                C. Whorls
                D. Missing/amputated fingers
                E. Scarred/mutilated fingers
              VI. Taking Fingerprints
                  A. Equipment used
                  B. Mechanical operations
                  C. Problems in linking and rolling
                  D. Fingers of deceased persons
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