Utilizing AFIS searching tools to reduce errors in fingerprint casework

Highlights • Small databases of exemplars specific to a single case can be created and searched. • Technical errors in casework detected with AFIS tool. • AFIS tools improved accuracy and efficiency of searching steps. • AFIS used as a quality control step.

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Published in:	Forensic science international Vol. 257; pp. 123 - 133
Main Authors:	Langenburg, Glenn, Hall, Carey, Rosemarie, Quincy
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Ireland Elsevier B.V 01-12-2015 Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	Biometrics Crime Databases, Factual Decision making Dermatoglyphics Encoding Erroneous exclusions Error rates Fingermark Fingerprints Forensic science Forensic sciences Friction Humans Information Storage and Retrieval - methods Latent print Manuals Pathology Prints Professional Competence Searching Studies Error rates Fingermark Latent print Erroneous exclusions
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Summary:	Highlights • Small databases of exemplars specific to a single case can be created and searched. • Technical errors in casework detected with AFIS tool. • AFIS tools improved accuracy and efficiency of searching steps. • AFIS used as a quality control step.
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ISSN:	0379-0738 1872-6283
DOI:	10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.07.054