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

Journal

Forensic Science International: Synergy

Date Published

July 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

On matching latent fingerprints

Date Published

2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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

Journal

IET Biometrics

Date Published

March 2012

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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

Date Published

November 2024

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Police Crime Lab Accreditation Initiative

Date Published

January 31, 2024

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

Date Published

2005

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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

Date Published

December 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

Date Published

December 2022

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

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

Journal

Journal of Physical Chemistry C

Date Published

2008

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

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

Date Published

2011

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Technical Assistance

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 13: Fingerprints and the Law

Date Published

2011

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Legislation/Policy Analysis

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

Date Published

2010

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Technical Assistance

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

Date Published

2010

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Technical Assistance

Fingerprint Sourcebook - Chapter 5: Systems of Friction Ridge Classification

Date Published

2010

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Technical Assistance

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

Date Published

2011

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Technical Assistance

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

Date Published

May 2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

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

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

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

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

January 2015

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

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

Integration of Pore Features Into the Evaluation of Fingerprint Evidence

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

January 2014

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

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

Improving Visibility of Fingerprints Using Sublimation Dyes and Superglue

Journal

Evidence Technology Magazine

Date Published

November 2007

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Report (Study/Research)