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Topic 8 Forensic 2

This document discusses the classification of fingerprints with questionable patterns, missing fingers, and amputations. It provides guidelines for classifying scarred patterns, fingerprints that are partially scarred, and fingerprints where the general type can be determined but not the sub-classification. It also outlines how to classify fingers that are missing at birth or have been amputated by giving them the same classification as the opposite finger. The document aims to help students understand how to classify these non-standard fingerprint patterns.

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Topic 8 Forensic 2

This document discusses the classification of fingerprints with questionable patterns, missing fingers, and amputations. It provides guidelines for classifying scarred patterns, fingerprints that are partially scarred, and fingerprints where the general type can be determined but not the sub-classification. It also outlines how to classify fingers that are missing at birth or have been amputated by giving them the same classification as the opposite finger. The document aims to help students understand how to classify these non-standard fingerprint patterns.

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TOPIC 8

CLASSIFICATION OF SCARRED PATTERNS, AMPUTATIONS,


MISSING FINGER AT BIRTH

INTRODUCTION:

No matter how definite fingerprint rules and pattern definitions are made, there will
always be patterns concerning which there is doubt as to the classification they should be
given. The primary reason for this is the fact that probably no two fingerprints will ever
appear which are exactly alike. Other reasons are differences in the degree of judgment
and interpretation of the individual classifying fingerprints, the difference in the amount
of pressure used by the person taking the prints, and the amount or kind of ink used.
Nothing can be done about faulty inking or pressure once the prints are taken. The
patterns which are questionable merely because they seem to have characteristics of two
or more types can be classified by strict adherence to the definitions in deducing a
preference. The following section is devoted to such patterns with an explanation of each.

TOPIC CONTENT:
1. Classifying set of fingerprints with questionable patterns
2. Classifying a set of fingers with a missing finger
3. Reference classification

TOPIC OBJECTIVES:
This topic aims to let the students:

1. Understand the manner of classifying questionable fingerprint patterns


2. Classify a set of fingers with a missing finger (missing at birth or amputated)
3. Understand the process of reference classification

TOPIC OUTCOME:
At the end of the topic, the students will be able to:

1. Understand the manner of classifying questionable fingerprint patterns


2. Classify a set of fingers with a missing finger (missing at birth or amputated)
3. Understand the process of reference classification

Classification of Scarred Patterns

a) When an impression is so scarred that either the general type of patterns nor the ridge
tracing or count cannot be determined with reasonable accuracy, the impression should
be given both the general type value or the sub-classification value of the corresponding
finger of the other hand.

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b) When an impression is partially scarred, i.e. large scars about the core so that the general
type cannot be determined with reasonable accuracy, but the ridges allow reasonably
accurate sub-classification by ridge tracing or counting, the impression should be given
the primary value as indicated by the ridges or partially scarred impression.

c) When an impression is partially scarred and the general type of pattern can be determined
with reasonable accuracy, but the ridges cannot be traced or counted so as to fall within
the proper sub-secondary classification, the impression should be given the ridge count or
tracing value of the corresponding finger of the other hand, if the corresponding finger is
on the same general type, the scarred impression should be given the probable value and
reference to all other possibilities.

Classification of Amputations and


Fingers Missing at Birth

a) If one finger is amputated, it is given a classification identical with that of the opposite
finger, including pattern and ridge count, or tracing, and referenced to every other
possible classification.

b) It two or more fingers are amputated; they are given classification identical with the
fingers opposite, with no additional references.

c) If two amputated fingers are opposite each other, both are given classification of whorls
with meeting tracings.

d) When fingerprint card bearing a notation of fingers missing at birth is classified, the
missing fingers should be treated as amputations in that they are given the identical
classifications of the opposite fingers and are filed in the amputation group. As these
fingers are missing from a prenatal cause, they have always received the identical
classification of the opposite finger on any previous occasion.

Classification of Bandaged or Unprinted Fingers

a) If fingers are injured to the extent that it is impossible to secure impressions by


special inking devices, the unprinted fingers are given classifications identical with
the classifications of the fingers opposite.

b) If only one finger is lacking, reference searches should be conducted in every possible
classification. If more than one finger is lacking, they should be given the
classification of the opposite fingers, but no reference searches should be conducted.

c) If there are two lacking, opposite each other, they should be classified as whorls with
meeting tracings.

d) If, however, in case of injured finger, observation is made of the ridges of the finger
itself and indicated on the print, this classification should be in so far as it is

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impossible utilized. If all fingers are amputated or missing at birth, the classification
will be:

M 32 W MMM_
M 32 W MMM

**END OF TOPIC 8**

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