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An easytounderstand synopsis of identification systems presenting in simplelanguage the process of fingerprint identification from the initial capture ofa set of finger images to the production of a Rapsheet. No other single workexists which reviews this important identification process from beginning toend. We examine the identification process for latent crime scene prints andhow they are identified with these systems. While the primary focus isautomated fingerprint identifications the book also touches on the emergenceand use of fingerprints in other biometric systems.Criminal justice administrators policy makers and students of forensicscience and criminal justice will find a reference to the known limitations andadvantages of these systems.This book provides information as to the critical and continual need forproperly trained individuals as well as an understanding of the direct andindirect costs associated with maintaining these systems.An understanding of the entire system and what it means will prove invaluable.Why are there missed identifications? Why are identifications made on onedatabase that are not made on another database? Key terms and issues areincluded and well as suggestions for improving the overall number ofidentifications.The book will go beyond process and also discuss issues such asinteroperability management strategies for large databases contractdevelopment lights out verification and several other issues which impactautomated identifications. The first comprehensive title on this subject area Outlines in detail the entire process of fingerprint gathering and identityverification The future ofAFIS will is discussed including national standards indeveloping multiagency cooperationinteroperability U.S. in addition to theuse of AFIS identification worldwide. «