

Those who have died presently and rigor mortis has not taken place, the process of taking fingerprints is simple since fingers are flexible. The fingerprints of the deceased are taken when the identity is not confirmed under normal investigation like any person killed in an accident, suspicious death or while committing any kind of crime, etc. While taking prints thumbs should be rolled towards body and fingers away from subject’s body.No rolling on the same part until it is re-rolled with ink.Printer’s ink should be used in small amount and in case of excessive ink, it should be removed.
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Slab and roller must be clean and free from dust.Please take a note that fountain pen ink and stamp pad ink both are not recommended as it dries quickly and runs into furrows.

Pattern is made up of ridges lying one above the other in general arching formation. Ridges flow from one side to other without making any curve. Sir Francis Galton has described 3 patterns for classification of fingerprints: Arches, Loops and Whorls.Įdward Henry modified Galton’s system and described 4 basic patterns for classifications which are used normally are as follows:
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The palmer surface of the hand has a corrugated skin which helps in the firmer grip and friction.
