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What is the purpose of making fingerprints?

I do not think that there is really a purpose of making fingerprints not on purpose anyways. Fingerprints are mostly made because of the oil of our fingers. Answer 2: Assuming you mean why is is that some agencies take your fingerprint (police, CBP...). Its because each individual has its own unique fingerprint mening that is you have someone fingerprint you can identify him. In most crimes fingerprints are left behind and these can be collected and matched with fingerprints on database to identify the suspect.


How are fingerprints collected?

Fingerprints are collected using a method called fingerprinting or fingerprint scanning. This involves using a special scanner or ink to capture the unique patterns and ridges on an individual's fingertips. These prints are then stored or analyzed for identification purposes.


Can you change your fingerprints?

No - fingerprints are set at the time of birth. However, you can try to remove them (an extremely painful process).


How do you change your fingerprints?

It is generally not possible to change your fingerprints. Fingerprints are unique to each individual and are determined by genetic factors. Attempting to alter or change your fingerprints is a complex process and may not be successful.


Are both hands fingerprints the same?

No, each hand has a unique set of fingerprints. Even the fingerprints on each individual finger of the same hand are different. This uniqueness is what makes fingerprints a reliable form of identification.

Related Questions

Where do you get your fingerprints taken?

at a local police station ;)


How do find unsolved police murders?

use fingerprints


How could DNA fingerprints help find out who the burglar is?

It can help people who are looking for the person find them by taking the fingerprints to the police. =)


What is the purpose of a thumbprint?

The theory of why we have fingerprints is that they help humans grip objects. No two fingerprints are alike, which helps the police in capturing criminals.


How do fingerprints help police officers identify people from all over the world in a crime scence?

Fingerprints are unique to each individual and can be used to identify a person regardless of where they are from. Police officers can match fingerprints found at a crime scene to fingerprints in a database to identify potential suspects. This method is highly reliable and widely used in forensic investigations.


What did Police in Scotland yard London begin using 1901?

fingerprints


Can police use your fingerprints from 1990 to convict you to day?

Yes, as long as they are really your fingerprints. In fact, many cases from that time period are being re-opened now because the sophisticated DNA and fingerprint testing we have today did not exist at that time.


How do DNA fingerprints help the police?

DNA fingerprints help police by providing a unique genetic profile for each individual. This information can be used to link a suspect to a crime scene or eliminate innocent individuals from suspicion. DNA fingerprints are highly accurate and can be crucial evidence in solving crimes.


Why do police man take people's fingerprints?

Police take people's fingerprints to create a record in case they commit a crime in the future, as fingerprints are unique to each individual and can be used for identification purposes. Fingerprints help law enforcement link individuals to past criminal activity and aid in solving cases.


What do british police use to get fingerprints from suspects?

Many units carry portable fingerprinting devices that are linked to the Police National Computer (PNC), these are used to obtain suspect's fingerprints to confirm their identity. When a person has been arrested, fingerprints are taken the old fashioned way using ink and paper.


How are fingerprints collected and stored by the police?

They have data bases which are used and stored for information


Why do the police check cheek cells when arrested?

To see any type of fingerprints.