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Fingerprints and Fingerprinting. By: Alyssa Battad 6 th Grade. What are fingerprints?. Fingerprints are prints you have on your fingers. No two fingerprints are alike. . Types of Fingerprints…. There are 3 main types of fingerprints. The loop, arch, and whorl. 60% have loops
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Fingerprints and Fingerprinting By: Alyssa Battad 6th Grade
What are fingerprints? • Fingerprints are prints you have on your fingers. • No two fingerprints are alike.
Types of Fingerprints….. • There are 3 main types of fingerprints. The loop, arch, and whorl. • 60% have loops • 35% have whorls • 5% have arches
How They Solve Cases Using Fingerprints • Detectives use what’s called as CODIS. • CODIS stands for Combined DNA Index System. • They search the database for the match, and if the evidence points to the suspect, BAM! They solved the case.
In The End… • Fingerprints are very crucial to police cases. • Plus, they are very awesome to look at.