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Quantifying the strength of palmprint comparisons: Majority identifications with surprisingly low value

NCJ Number

310631

Journal

Forensic Science International: Synergy

Date Published

July 2025

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NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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On matching latent fingerprints

NCJ Number

310571

Date Published

2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Reducing Descriptor Measurement Error Through Bayesian Estimation of Fingerprint Minutia Location and Direction

NCJ Number

310108

Journal

IET Biometrics

Date Published

March 2012

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NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Just Science Podcast: Just Resolving a Capital Murder Case in Denton, Texas

NCJ Number

309911

Date Published

November 2024

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NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

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Police Crime Lab Accreditation Initiative

Quantifying the strength of support in fingerprint casework comparisons

15PNIJ-23-GG-04227-SLFO

Open

Funding First Awarded

2023

$609,185

Machine learning approaches for person identification and verification

NCJ Number

305965

Date Published

2005

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

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Novel Quantitative Microscopy of Wet-Powdered Latent Fingermarks of Different Ages

NCJ Number

305805

Date Published

December 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

NCJ Number

305354

Date Published

December 2022

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

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The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

Luminescence decay dynamics and trace biomaterials detection potential of surface-functionalized nanoparticles

NCJ Number

305382

Journal

Journal of Physical Chemistry C

Date Published

2008

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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Measuring rarity of combined features in palm versus finger impressions and evaluating examiner perceptions

15PNIJ-22-GG-04404-SLFO

Open

Funding First Awarded

2022

$489,524

The History and Legacy of the Latent Fingerprint Black Box Study

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 14: Scientific Research Supporting the Foundations of Friction Ridge Examinations

NCJ Number

225334

Date Published

2011

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Report (Study/Research)

Publication Link

PDF

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 13: Fingerprints and the Law

NCJ Number

225333

Date Published

2011

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Legislation/Policy Analysis

Publication Link

PDF

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 10: Documentation of Friction Ridge Impressions: From the Scene to the Conclusion

NCJ Number

225330

Date Published

2010

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Guideline

Publication Link

PDF

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 8: The Preservation of Friction Ridge Information

NCJ Number

225328

Date Published

2010

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

Publication Link

PDF

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 5: Systems of Friction Ridge Classification

NCJ Number

225325

Date Published

2010

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Historical Overview

Publication Link

PDF

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of Adult Friction Ridge Skin

NCJ Number

225322

Date Published

2011

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview, Instructional Material

Publication Link

PDF

Testing the Accuracy and Reliability of Palmar Friction Ridge Comparisons: A Black Box Study, Full Report

NCJ Number

304606

Date Published

May 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Grant Sponsored), Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

Human Factors in Forensic Sciences Expert Working Group Series

DJO-NIJ-17-RO-0175-2

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2017

$292,300

Human Factors in Forensic Sciences Expert Working Group Series

DJO-NIJ-17-RO-0175-2

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2017

$392,300

Integration of Pore Features Into the Evaluation of Fingerprint Evidence

NCJ Number

248837

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

January 2014

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored)

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Improving Visibility of Fingerprints Using Sublimation Dyes and Superglue

NCJ Number

221170

Journal

Evidence Technology Magazine

Date Published

November 2007

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Study/Research)

Columnar-Thin-Film-Assisted Visualization of Depleted Sebaceous Fingermarks on Nonporous Metals and Hard Plastics

NCJ Number

248809

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

January 2015

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NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored)

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