New NIST Biometric Data Standard Adds DNA, Footmarks and Enhanced Fingerprint Descriptions (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

New NIST Biometric Data Standard Adds DNA, Footmarks and Enhanced Fingerprint Descriptions

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These examples of the new standards Extended Features Set show forensic scientists how to mark core locations (clockwise from from top left) for a double loop whorl, plain whorl, central pocket loop whorl and tented arch.

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