Fingerprints are unique and, if left at a crime scene, they can help identify a suspect. What is the examination of these prints called?

The science of fingerprint identification is known as dactyloscopy. By analyzing and classifying patterns in the ridges of unique prints, forensic scientists can strongly link suspects to a crime scene. Now that fingerprint records are computerized, nailing down a suspect is that much easier.

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