Fingerprinting
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| - | *1, 2, & 3. [http://www.fbi.gov/ | + | *1, 2, & 3. [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/fingerprints_biometrics/fingerprint-overview FBI Fingerprint Identification, History, etc.] |
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*1. [http://www.usmarshals.gov/usmsforkids/fingerprint_history.htm Fingerprint History] | *1. [http://www.usmarshals.gov/usmsforkids/fingerprint_history.htm Fingerprint History] | ||
*1. [http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/iafis.htm Criminal versus Civil Fingerprint Identification] | *1. [http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/iafis.htm Criminal versus Civil Fingerprint Identification] | ||
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*3b. [http://www.forensic-evidence.com/site/ID/ID00004_2.html Is Fingerprint Indentification a "Science"?] | *3b. [http://www.forensic-evidence.com/site/ID/ID00004_2.html Is Fingerprint Indentification a "Science"?] | ||
*3c. [http://onin.com/fp Latent Print Examination: Fingerprints, Palm Prints, and Footprints] | *3c. [http://onin.com/fp Latent Print Examination: Fingerprints, Palm Prints, and Footprints] | ||
| - | *4. [http://www.fbi.gov/ | + | *4. [http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/fingerprints_biometrics/recording-legible-fingerprints Recording legible fingerprints] |
| - | :[http://www. | + | :[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7N-4UNAzsw&feature=related Fingerprinting Video Lesson] · |
*5. [http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/takingfps.html Taking Legible Fingerprints] | *5. [http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/takingfps.html Taking Legible Fingerprints] | ||
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*[http://biometricwatch.com/Technologies/Fingerprint_recognition/fingerpr.htm Biometric Watch] Includes a brief history, and identification of the three major types. | *[http://biometricwatch.com/Technologies/Fingerprint_recognition/fingerpr.htm Biometric Watch] Includes a brief history, and identification of the three major types. | ||
| + | * [http://onin.com/fp/fpmeritbdg.html Fingerprinting Merit Badge] An online course specific to the merit badge. | ||
*[http://www.missingkids.com/ National Center For Missing And Exploited Children] | *[http://www.missingkids.com/ National Center For Missing And Exploited Children] | ||
*[http://www.scafo.org/ Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers] | *[http://www.scafo.org/ Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers] | ||
*[http://www.policensw.com/info/fingerprints/finger01.html The Thin Blue Line: Fingerprinting] A detailed history of fingerprinting. | *[http://www.policensw.com/info/fingerprints/finger01.html The Thin Blue Line: Fingerprinting] A detailed history of fingerprinting. | ||
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Current revision
, links, and cross-references to related badges and awards. ◀Prev - Next ▶ | Fingerprinting merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1938 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
| BSA Advancement ID: | 049 | |
| Requirements revision: | 2004 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2003 | |
Contents |
| “ | In earning the Fingerprinting merit badge, Scouts will learn about and use an important technique that is used by law enforcement officers, along with other materials like matching dental records and DNA sampling, to help identify amnesia victims, missing persons, abducted children, and others. | ” |
Fingerprinting merit badge requirements | 
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Notes
| A FREE workbook for Fingerprinting is available here! with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Fingerprinting requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks. |
- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
- Fingerprinting is a popular merit badge.
Requirement resources
- 1, 2, & 3. FBI Fingerprint Identification, History, etc.
- 1. Fingerprint History
- 1. Criminal versus Civil Fingerprint Identification
- 2. AFIS versus Biometrics (Fingerprint versus Finger-Scan)
- 3a. What is a Fingerprint?
- 3b. Is Fingerprint Indentification a "Science"?
- 3c. Latent Print Examination: Fingerprints, Palm Prints, and Footprints
- 4. Recording legible fingerprints
Related awards
See also
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General Merit Badge information
- An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
- Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
- Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
- Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
- Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
- Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
- Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
- Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)
External links
- Biometric Watch Includes a brief history, and identification of the three major types.
- Fingerprinting Merit Badge An online course specific to the merit badge.
- National Center For Missing And Exploited Children
- Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers
- The Thin Blue Line: Fingerprinting A detailed history of fingerprinting.
