CJE 2672 - Fingerprint Classification

College of Public Safety Administration

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2012 (450)

Requisites

(Prerequisite ENC 0025 and
Prerequisite REA 0017) or
Prerequisite EAP 1695 or
Prerequisite appropriate scores on the English and Reading placement tests.

Course Description

This course teaches the Henry modified system of fingerprint classification and prepares the student for a position as an inked fingerprint examiner.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will analyze the history of fingerprints by:
    1. identifying the value of fingerprints and fingerprint classifications.
    2. identifying the three fingerprint pattern groups and the eight basic fingerprint pattern types.
  2. The student will understand general fingerprint rules by:
    1. demonstrating sufficient Recurve.
    2. identifying type Lines, delta and core.
    3. describing ridge count.
  3. The student will explain how to interpret fingerprint patterns by:
    1. identifying loop, arch and whorl patterns.
    2. identifying and interpreting amputations and scarred patterns.
  4. The student will illustrate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Henry classification system by:
    1. using the Henry classification system.
    2. utilizing the NCIC.
  5. The student will illustrate how to classify fingerprints by:
    1. using the following fingerprint classification systems:
      1. preliminary
      2. NCIC
      3. Henry
    2. using the Henry filing sequence guide.
    3. performing techniques for establishing a positive identification.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy, demonstrate achievement of the above objectives through: 1. Multiple-choice objective and short answer essay tests. 2. Mock crime scene exercises.

History of Changes

C&I 5/27/97; DBT 6/17/97 Effective Session 19971 3 Year Review 2001. Effective 20061(0370). /# chg SCNS eff20091(0415). 3-Year Review 2009. Amended prerequisites effective 20112(0450).
C&I Approval: 07/11/2006, BOT Approval: 08/15/2006, Effective Term: Spring 2012 (450)

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  3. Public Safety (CJPSS-AS) (645) (Active)
  4. Public Safety Administration (PSA-TR) (670) (Active)