A highly specialised biometric system that compares a single finger image with a database of finger images. AFIS is predominantly used for law enforcement, but is also being put to use in civil applications. For law enforcement, finger images are collected from crime scenes, known as latents, or are taken from criminal suspects when they are arrested. In civilian applications, finger images may be captured by placing a finger on a scanner or by electronically scanning inked impressions on paper. See also Finger Image.
See utomated Fingerprint Identification System.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System. A system originally developed by law enforcement agencies which compares a single fingerprint with a database of fingerprint images.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System. A system designed to significantly speed and increase the accuracy of the finger printing process.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System. A biometric system that compares a single fingerprint with a database of fingerprint images. Commercial application when fingerprint image compared with existing personal data.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System. A database of digitized offender fingerprint files. A user can enter a fingerprint and a computer will generate a list of possible matches within minutes. The matches are then examined and verified by a fingerprint expert.
Automated Fingerprint Identification System. The system of fingerprint workstations and databases across Canada that contains fingerprint files for nearly 3 million persons.
