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Fingerprinting and Photographing Arrestees
BLET: 12D
TITLE: FINGERPRINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHING ARRESTEES
Lesson Purpose: To present to the student appropriate methods for
gathering information for an arrest record, for
obtaining and recognizing a legible set of inked
impressions, and obtaining identifying information for
photographs.
Training Objectives: At the end of this block of instruction, the student will
be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance
with information received during the instructional
period:
1. List three (3) ways to submit criminal fingerprint
cards and final disposition reports to the
Identification Section of the State Bureau of
Investigation (SBI).
2. Given one (1) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
Arrest Fingerprint Card and one (1) Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Fingerprint Card, be
able to prepare these cards for submission to the
Identification Section of the SBI by completing as
much of the information as possible from a given fact
situation.
3. Given one (1) Final Disposition Report, be able to
complete as much of the form as possible from a
given fact situation.
4. Given a hypothetical situation and pertinent
information, complete required information on
photograph of arrestee.
5. Roll and recognize a legible set of inked
impressions.
Hours: Six (6)
Instructional Method: Lecture/Demonstration/Practical Application
Training Aids: Arrest Report Forms
FBI and SBI Fingerprint Cards
Final Disposition Report Form
Fingerprint Stands and Equipment
Camera and Equipment
Identification Signs
Basic Law Enforcement Training 1

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References: Identification Manual. Raleigh, NC: State Bureau of
Investigation, 1979.
"Mechanics of Arrest: Processing Arrestees." Basic
Law
Enforcement Training. Salemburg, NC: North
Carolina Justice
Academy, 1995.
North Carolina Criminal Law and Procedure.
Charlottesville,
VA: Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., 2003.
State v. Ladd, 308 N.C. 272, 302 S.E.2d 164 (l983).
Prepared By: Georgia Cloutier
Instructor/Coordinator
North Carolina Justice Academy
Ladonna Brooks
Division of Criminal Information
State Bureau of Investigation
Date Prepared October 1997
Reviewed By: Kathy Moore
Agency Legal Specialist
Date Reviewed: December 1998
October 2001
Revised By: Kathy Moore
Date Revised: June 1999
January 2000
April 2000
Revised By: Andrew Tallmer
Agency Legal Specialist
John Aldridge
Assistant Attorney General

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Law Enforcement Liaison Section
Date Revised: September 2000
Revised By: Susan Pruitt
Date Revised: March 2001
Revised By: Jon Blum
Instructor/Coordinator
Date Revised: November 2001
Revised By: Lorrin Freeman
Assistant Attorney General
Law Enforcement Liaison Section
Date Revised: January 2005

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INSTRUCTOR NOTES
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)
Fingerprint Cards and the Final Disposition Form are used in this block of
instruction. Each of these forms and cards should be marked as "Sample" to
preclude them from accidentally being submitted. Instructors need to obtain copies
of these forms by contacting their local FBI and SBI offices.
The six (6) hours of instruction should be taught using the following guidelines:
1. First Hour:
a) Complete introduction, objectives, reasons for instruction,
fingerprinting and photographing laws, and the importance of
fingerprints. b) Issue an SBI and FBI Fingerprint Card and Final
Disposition Report to each student.
2. Second Hour:
a) Describe how to fill out the information on SBI fingerprint
card. b) Use felony scenario and have each student fill out SBI
fingerprint card as discussed. c) Use transparencies for various codes
to print all data on card and have student describe themselves as
arrestee. d) Make sure all information is printed on fingerprint
documents, not in cursive.
3. Third Hour:
a) Describe how to fill out the information on FBI fingerprint
card.
b) Describe how to fill out the information on the Final
Disposition Report.
c) Discuss the value and uses of fingerprints.
d) Discuss the importance of photographs.
4. Fourth Hour:
a) Discuss policies concerning problem areas in the fingerprinting
process.

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b) Describe how to fill out the information on the applicant
fingerprint cards.
5. Fifth Hour:
a) Discuss basic fingerprint patterns.
b) Discuss material from outline on how to take fingerprints.
c) Demonstrate how to take a legible set of inked impressions.
6. Sixth Hour:
a) Have students pair off with a classmate and actually
complete rolled and plain impressions on the SBI and FBI
Fingerprint Cards.
b) Clean up procedures for equipment and students.
c) Have students validate classmate’s forms.
d) Evaluate forms and cards and secure or allow students to
retain for personal uses.
e) Conclusion of instruction.
7. To promote and facilitate law enforcement professionalism,
three (3) ethical dilemmas are listed below for classroom discussion.
At their discretion, instructors must provide students with each ethical
dilemma listed below. Sometime during the lecture instructors should
“set the stage” for the dilemma prior to taking a break. Instructors are
encouraged to develop additional dilemmas as needed.
a) After fingerprinting a suspect, you realize you have put
the same hand twice on the fingerprint card. You’ve already
processed the individual and the magistrate has released him.
What will you do?
b) You arrest a suspect for a traffic offense. Fingerprints are
not usually taken for this offense, but you suspect him in a
series of breakins so you do it anyway. What should be done?

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c) If an individual objects to being fingerprinted or resists being
fingerprinted for a felony charge what should be done?

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I. Introduction
NOTE: Show slide, “Fingerprinting and Photographing Arrestees.”
A. Opening Statement
During this block of instruction the student will become familiar with
the North Carolina laws regulating photographs and fingerprints,
procedures for obtaining this information, and how it is used at the local,
state, and national levels of the criminal justice system.
The student will complete information on the fingerprint documents
according to the appropriate submission procedures and practice the
proper techniques for obtaining and recognizing a legible set of inked
impressions.
B. Training Objectives
NOTE: Show slide(s), “Training Objectives.”
A. Reasons
All too often, agencies do not follow the appropriate submission
procedures for fingerprints and photographs. As a result, many of the
fingerprints and photographs submitted to the SBI are illegible or
valuable information (identifying data, criminal charges, etc.) is
incomplete, missing, or incorrect.
The criminal justice community must learn the correct method of
obtaining arrest data and develop the ability to recognize a legible set of
inked impressions. This data not only acts as a source of documentation
for state and national Computerized Criminal Histories (CCH), but is also
the data base for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System
(AFIS). In addition, these documents are utilized for such things as
latent fingerprint comparisons, handwriting comparisons, and other
investigative aids.
II. Body

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A. Arrest Processing Laws
1. When an officer arrests an adult, the officer obtains
photographs and fingerprints pursuant to G.S. 15A501 and 15A502.
2. General statutes concerning fingerprinting and reporting of
dispositions
a) G.S. 15A502. Photographs and fingerprints.
:
NOTE: Show slide, “G.S. 15A502.”
(1) A person charged with the commission of a felony or a
misdemeanor may be photographed and his fingerprints may
be taken for law enforcement records only when he has been:
(a) Arrested or committed to a detention facility, or
(b) Committed to imprisonment upon conviction of a
crime, or
(c) Convicted of a felony.
It shall be the duty of the arresting law enforcement
agency to cause a person charged with the commission of a
felony to be fingerprinted and to forward those
fingerprints to the State Bureau of Investigation.
(2) This section does not authorize the taking of
photographs or fingerprints when the offense charged is a
Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor under Chapter 20 of the General
Statutes, "Motor Vehicles."
(3) This section does not authorize the taking of
photographs or fingerprints of a juvenile alleged to be
delinquent except under Article 21 of Chapter 7B of the
General Statutes.
(4) This action does not prevent the taking of photographs,
moving pictures, video or sound recordings, fingerprints, or
the like to show a condition of intoxication or for other
evidentiary use.
(5) Fingerprints or photographs taken pursuant to G.S.
15A502(a) may be forwarded to the State Bureau of

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Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or other
law enforcement agencies
b) G.S. 15A1381. Definition of disposition. The term
"disposition" means any action which results in termination or
indeterminate suspension of the prosecution of a criminal charge.
A disposition may be any one of the following actions:
(1) A finding of no probable cause pursuant to G.S. 15A511
(c) (2);
(2) An order of dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A604;
(3) A finding of no probable cause pursuant to G.S. 15A612
(a) (3);
(4) A return of not a true bill pursuant to G.S. 15A629;
(5) Dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A931 or 15A932;
(6) Dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A954, 15955 or 15A959;
(7) Finding of a defendant’s incapacity to proceed pursuant
to G.S. 15A1002 or dismissal of charges pursuant to G.S.
15A1008;
(8) Entry of pleas of guilty or no contest pursuant to G.S.
15A1011, without regard to the sentence imposed upon the
pleas, and even though prayer for judgment on the pleas be
continued;
(9) Dismissal pursuant to G.S. 15A1227;
(10) Return of verdict pursuant to G.S. 15A1237, without
regard to the sentence imposed upon such verdict and even
though prayer for judgment on such verdict be continued.
c) G.S. 15A1382. Reports of disposition; fingerprints.

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(1) When the defendant is fingerprinted pursuant to G.S.
15A502 and prior to the disposition of the case, a report of
the disposition of the charges shall be made to the State
Bureau of Investigation on a form supplied by the State
Bureau of Investigation within 60 days following disposition.
(2) When a defendant is found guilty of any felony,
regardless of the class of felony, a report of the disposition of
the charges shall be made to the State Bureau of
Investigation on a form supplied by the State Bureau of
Investigation within 60 days following disposition. If a
convicted felon was not fingerprinted pursuant to G.S. 15A
502 prior to the disposition of the case, his fingerprints shall
be taken and submitted to the State Bureau of Investigation
along with the report of the disposition of the charges on
forms supplied by the State Bureau of Investigation.
d) G.S. 15A1383. Plans for Implementation of Article;
punishment for failure to comply; modification of plan.
N.C.G.S. 15A1383 directs the senior resident superior court
judge to develop a plan, entered as an order, to ensure that the
agencies in that district submit fingerprints and information
about dispositions of criminal matters to the SBI.
(1) Each senior resident superior court judge shall file a
plan with the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation
for the implementation of the provisions of this Article. In
drawing up the plan, the senior resident superior court judge
may consult with any public official having authority within
his district or set of districts as defined in G.S. 7A41.1(a)
and with any other persons as he may deem appropriate.
Upon the request of the senior resident superior court judge,
the State Bureau of Investigation shall provide such
technical assistance in the preparation of the plan as the
judge desires.
(2) A person who is charged by the plan with a duty to
make reports who fails to make such reports as required by
the plan is punishable for civil contempt under Article 2 of
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(3) When the senior resident superior court judge modifies,
alters, or amends a plan under this Article, the order making
such modification, alteration or amendment shall be filed
with the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation within
10 days of its entry.
(4) Note to student: Refer to the Judicial Plan in your
district for federally mandated fingerprinting and reporting.
The Judicial Plans should list two (2) categories of
misdemeanors that must be fingerprinted in order to comply
with federal mandates.
e) G.S. 7B2200. Transfer of jurisdiction of juvenile to superior
court.
NOTE: Show slide, “G.S. 7B2200.”
A district court after notice, hearing, and a finding of probable
cause may transfer jurisdiction over a juvenile to superior court if
the juvenile was 13 years of age or older at the time the juvenile
allegedly committed an offense that would be a felony if committed
by an adult. If the alleged felony constitutes a Class A felony and
the district court finds probable cause, the court shall transfer the
case to the superior court for trial as in the case of adults.
f) G.S. 7B2201. Fingerprinting juvenile transferred to superior
court.
When jurisdiction over a juvenile is transferred to the superior
court, the juvenile shall be fingerprinted and his fingerprints
shall be sent to the State Bureau of Investigation. Note to
student: Refer to the Judicial Plan in your district for
information on who is responsible for fingerprinting these
juveniles and when it should be done.
g) G. S. 7B2102. Fingerprinting and photographing delinquent
juveniles.
(1) A law enforcement officer or agency must fingerprint
and photograph a juvenile when:

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(a) The law enforcement officer has prepared a
complaint for filing as a petition; and
(b) The complaint charges one of more nondivertible
offenses, as set forth in G.S. 7B1701; and
(c) The juvenile was at least ten years old at the
time the offense(s) was committed; and
(d) The juvenile is in the physical custody of law
enforcement or the Department of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention.
(2) If law enforcement cannot or does not take fingerprints
or photographs of a juvenile under the above section or the
prints have been destroyed, the officer must fingerprint and
photograph a juvenile:
(a) Who has been adjudicated delinquent; and
(b) Who is 10 years old or older at the time of the
commission of the offense; and
(c) The juvenile has been adjudicated delinquent for
conduct which would be a felony if committed by an adult.
(3) All fingerprints and photographs must be made in
proper format for transfer to the SBI and FBI. After a
juvenile who is 10 years or older has been adjudicated
delinquent of a felony, the fingerprints must be sent to the
SBI and placed in AFIS to be used for all investigative and
comparison purposes. Other than this electronic file,
fingerprints and photographs must be maintained separately
from any juvenile record. They are not public records, must
be withheld from inspection, are not to be placed in the
clerk’s records, and are not eligible for expunction.
(4) Under G.S. 7B2102(e), the custodian of records must
destroy the juvenile’s fingerprints and photographs at the
earliest of the following events:
(a) The intake counselor or prosecutor does not file a
petition against the juvenile within one year of the
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(b) The court does not find probable cause pursuant
to G.S. 7B2202; or
(c) The juvenile is not adjudicated delinquent of any
offense that would be a felony or misdemeanor if
committed by an adult.
h) Fingerprinting and photographing sixteen (16) and seventeen
(17) year olds
NOTE: Show slide, “Fingerprinting 16 and 17 Year Olds.”
Sixteen and seventeen year olds who are arrested with probable
cause to believe they have committed a criminal offense should be
fingerprinted and photographed as adults under the requirements
set forth in G.S. 15A502. Although G.S. 7B1501 of the North
Carolina General Statutes defines “juvenile” as a person under
the age of eighteen, G.S. 7B1501(7) defines a “delinquent
juvenile” as a person who, while less than sixteen, but at least six
years of age, commits a crime. Therefore, a sixteen or seventeen
year old who commits a crime is not a delinquent juvenile, but
instead is charged and processed as an adult.
Note: G.S. 7B2103, which limits the taking of fingerprints or
photographs of juveniles for nontestimonial purposes,
specifically excludes from its protection juveniles who are
charged as an adult.
Note: Law enforcement officers should be aware that a sixteen or
seventeen year old may fall within the definition of an
“undisciplined” juvenile. Under the law, a person under 18 who is
regularly disobedient to and beyond the disciplinary control of his
parent, guardian, or custodian, or is regularly found in places
where it is unlawful for a juvenile to be, or who has run away from
home for a period of more than 24 hours, is considered an
undisciplined juvenile. G.S. 7B1501(27). Although law
enforcement officers may take an undisciplined juvenile into
custody, G.S. 7B1900(2), it is not a crime to be an “undisciplined”
juvenile. Thus, a sixteen or seventeen year old who is taken into
custody because he is “undisciplined” may not be fingerprinted.
B. The Importance of Fingerprints
NOTE: Show slide, “The Importance of Fingerprints.”

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1. Of all the methods of identification, fingerprinting has proven
to be both infallible and impeccable. Its superiority over the older
methods such as branding, tattooing, distinctive clothing,
photography, and body measurements has been demonstrated time
after time. While many cases of mistaken identification have occurred
with other identification methods, no two individual’s fingerprints
have been found to be identical.
2. Law enforcement agencies that regularly contribute
fingerprints to the SBI, play an important role in the drama of
identification. Their actions expand the fingerprint files, thereby
increasing the value of the files to all criminal justice agencies.
Mutual cooperation and efficiency are the results.
3. Criminal identification through fingerprints is one of the most
potent factors aiding in the apprehension of fugitives, who might
otherwise escape arrest and continue their criminal activities
indefinitely. This type of identification also makes possible an
accurate determination of the number of previous arrests and
convictions, which of course, results in the imposition of more
equitable sentences by the courts. In addition, this system of
identification enables the prosecutor to present his case in the light of
the offender's previous record and also provides the probation officers,
parole board, and the governor with definite information upon which
to base their judgments in dealing with criminals within their
jurisdictions.
4. Traditionally, persons arrested for crimes have been
fingerprinted and their fingerprints became the primary source for a
criminal history record. The fingerprints were placed into a
classification system for searching, comparison, and identification
purposes. In the past, North Carolina utilized the manual
classification system known as the Henry Classification System;
however, in recent years the fingerprint files have been converted to
the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). The majority
of the AFIS data base is compiled from the ten print arrest cards
although certain applicant and delinquent juvenile prints are
included. AFIS has made it possible to conduct searches of latent
fingerprints as well as ten print cards.

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5. Fingerprints are necessary to ensure positive identification.
Because of the seriousness of the decisions being made in the criminal
justice process based on criminal history information, the documents
used for generating, controlling, and confirming the criminal history
record must provide positive identification. The fingerprints of the
person arrested not only control the recording of additional
information on the criminal history record, but also provides the
means for tracking the individual as he/she moves through the
criminal justice system. Therefore, the criminal justice information
system is totally dependent on the utilization of fingerprints to
confirm each entry on all criminal history records.
6. Criminal record information is maintained by police
departments, sheriff’s offices, courts, correctional institutes, and
parole and probation agencies. Most states also have central criminal
identification bureaus to which certain information about persons
arrested for various offenses is forwarded. In many states, the
criminal identification bureau has little more than a fingerprint card
file of all persons who have been arrested, but in some states, the
central repository maintains complete criminal history records.
Nearly all states are in the process of establishing an agency to
maintain summaries of individuals' criminal histories indexed by
name and available to some or all criminal justice agencies within the
state. This is the case in North Carolina.
7. The identification function by its nature is primarily and
necessarily a statelevel function. Identification records at the local
level are many times incomplete. Identification records at the federal
level are sometimes incomplete because the federal government
cannot require submission of necessary source data from local
agencies, nor can it respond rapidly to changes in law or procedures at
the state and local levels. Thus, the construction and operation of 50
separate statelevel identification bureaus, each operating effectively,
are prerequisites to a successful national identification program and
to a successful national criminal history program.
8. Accurate identification is essential to the success of any
criminal history program. Without positive fingerprint based
identification to link a disposition with an arrest and to link arrests
with an individual offender, computerized criminal histories quickly
lose credibility and operational utility.
C. Submission Policy and Procedures
NOTE: Issue one (1) SBI Arrest fingerprint card with final

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disposition attached (2 part SBI card) and one (1) FBI Criminal
fingerprint card.
1. The SBI Identification Section utilizes a dual submission policy
with a followup final disposition report when a person is
fingerprinted for criminal record purposes.
2. Complete and submit the SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card and the
FBI Criminal Fingerprint Card to the SBI Identification Section as
soon as possible after arrest. Do not hold these fingerprint cards.
3. The final disposition report should be stapled to the original
copy of the criminal process charging the defendant. The criminal
processwarrant, magistrate's order, or order of arrestshould then be
delivered to the magistrate or clerk of court. The clerk of court should
submit the disposition information to the SBI within sixty (60) days
from the date of disposition in court.
Note: Procedures are different for fingerprinting delinquent juveniles.
4. All criminal fingerprint cards and final disposition reports may
be submitted in one of the following ways:
NOTE: Show slide, “How to Submit Fingerprint Cards and
Final Disposition Reports.”
a) First class mail addressed to: State Bureau of Investigation
3320 Garner Road Raleigh, North Carolina 276260500
ATTENTION: Identification Section
b) Interagency State Courier Service Mail Pickup located at each
county seat, addressed to:
CM 514124 State Bureau of Investigation 3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 276260500 ATTENTION: Identification
Section
c) Electronic transmission of fingerprint cards through Live Scan
devices.
Any agency planning to use electronic transmission must contact
the SBI Identification Section in order to coordinate this process.
The arresting agency enters the data for the SBI and FBI criminal
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fingerprint impressions are also taken and the images accepted
into Live Scan. Both the SBI and FBI fingerprint cards are
electronically transmitted to the SBI. The final disposition report
is printed at the arresting agency and forwarded to the clerk of
court’s office.
5. Upon receipt of these fingerprint cards, the Identification
Section will begin the process by conducting a computerized name
check in an attempt to locate any existing criminal history record in
the state Computerized Criminal History (CCH) files. All applicant
and criminal fingerprint cards are checked through these files. In
addition, all applicant fingerprint cards are checked through the
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) wanted persons file in an
attempt to locate any outstanding fugitive warrants. If a warrant is
located, the contributing agency is notified immediately so appropriate
action may be taken.
Note: Applicant fingerprint cards are submitted to the SBI for
processing background checks on certain employment and concealed
handgun permit applicants.
6. If no existing criminal history record is located on the
computerized name check, a fingerprint characteristic search of the
SBI Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) is conducted
in an attempt to locate an existing criminal history record. Agencies
requesting a NCIC Wanted Persons file to be checked must indicate
this by placing a notation on the fingerprint card.
Note: Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) is a
computer based system for reading, encoding, matching, storing and
retrieving fingerprint minutiae and images.

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7. If an existing criminal history record is located, either by the
name check or AFIS search, it is forwarded to the contributing agency
provided they have requested a response. The SBI fingerprint card is
retained in the state files and the arrest information appearing on the
SBI fingerprint card along with identifying data will be entered into
the state Computerized Criminal History (CCH) files by the SBI
Identification Section. (This computerized data is retrievable by any
criminal justice agency that has authorized access to a DCI terminal
for criminal justice purposes.)
8. The SBI Identification Section will forward the FBI criminal
fingerprint card to the FBI after the inclusion of the SBI number, if
the record has never been indexed in the national data base under the
National Fingerprint File (NFF). If an FBI number is available, it will
also be included on the FBI fingerprint card which will result in a
shorter processing time.
9. Final disposition information is reported to the SBI through
the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) computer system.
D. Preparation of the SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card for Submission
1. The SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card is supplied free of charge to
all law enforcement agencies by the State Bureau of Investigation.
These cards have the agency's name, address, and Originating
Routing Identifier (ORI) preprinted on the card. (The FBI assigns each
law enforcement/criminal justice agency an identifier known as an
ORI.) You may order these fingerprint cards by sending a requisition
to:
N.C. State Bureau of Investigation
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 276260500

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2. You may also order fingerprint documents through the Division
of Criminal Information (DCI) computer terminal if you are a certified
operator. Type the following to obtain the formatted screen: "FS" space
"FPC" and transmit. Indicate on the formatted screen the quantity
and type of fingerprint documents. Also, list the ORI, agency, street
address, city, state and ZIP code at the bottom of the screen and
transmit. The format is already programmed to go to terminal "IDP"
which is in the Identification Section.
3. The SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card is used to document an
individual's entrance into the criminal justice system. Fingerprint
cards are the only documents used to establish Computerized
Criminal Histories (CCH) at both the state and national levels. The
card is to be filled out with all available information at the time of
arrest. Fingerprints must be rolled nail to nail in each fingerprint
block and must be in the correct sequence. If the fingerprints are
unacceptable or if any vital information is missing, the SBI will return
the card to your agency without fully processing it.
4. As soon as the card is completed, place both the SBI and FBI
cards together and submit them to the SBI. It is most important to
submit fingerprint cards to the SBI Identification Section as soon after
arrest as possible. Many times the individual may be wanted and the
SBI may have this information or can obtain it while processing the
fingerprint cards.
5. All information placed on the SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card
must be typed or printed in ink legibly.
E. Submission of Photographs and Fingerprints of PreAdjudicated
Juveniles
NOTE: Issue one (1) twopart SBI Arrest fingerprint card and
one (1) FBI fingerprint card.
1. Law enforcement agencies shall fingerprint and photograph a
juvenile who was 10 years of age or older at the time the juvenile
allegedly committed a nondivertible offense as set forth in N.C.G.S.
7B1701, and when a complaint has been prepared for filing and the
juvenile is in the physical custody of law enforcement or Office of
Juvenile Justice (OJJ).
NOTE: The fingerprints and photographs taken at this pre
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local agencies. Only when the juvenile is adjudicated
delinquent does transmission to the State Bureau of
Investigation for placement in the Automated Fingerprint
Identification System (AFIS) become mandatory.
a) Completely fill out both the SBI and FBI fingerprint cards
including fingerprints.
b) In the “Additional Arrest Data” block on the back of the SBI
card, the phrase “Juvenile/Nondivertible Offense” should be listed.
c) c) Submit SBI arrest and the FBI criminal fingerprint
cards to the SBI with the photograph. Live scan agencies must
mail photograph to the SBI with CKN#, complete name, and date
of birth listed on the back.
d) Submit the Final Disposition Report form to the Chief Court
Counselor (Juvenile Court). The Chief Court Counselor should
submit to the SBI the final outcome of the case by recording the
information on the form or other means approved by the SBI and
the OJJ.
e) Fingerprints and photographs taken pursuant to this section
shall be destroyed at the earlier of the following:
(1) The intake counselor or prosecutor does not file a
petition against the juvenile within one year of fingerprinting
and photographing the juvenile;
(2) The court does not find probable cause pursuant to G.S.
7B2202; or
(3) The juvenile is not adjudicated delinquent of any offense
that would be a felony or a misdemeanor if committed by an
adult.

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f) The Chief Court Counselor shall notify the local custodian of
records, and the local custodian of records shall notify the SBI
when a decision is made not to file a petition, the court does not
find probable cause, or the court does not adjudicate the juvenile
delinquent.
2. Nondivertible offenses are as follows:
a) Murder
b) First degree rape or second degree rape
c) First degree sexual offense or second degree sexual offense
d) d) Arson
e) Any violation of Article 5, Chapter 90 of the General Statutes
that would constitute a felony if committed by an adult
f) First degree burglary
g) Crime against nature, or
h) Any felony which involves the willful infliction of
serious bodily
i) injury upon another or which was committed by use of a deadly
weapon.
F. Submission of Photographs and Fingerprints of Adjudicated
Delinquent Juveniles
NOTE: When a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent, transmission
of fingerprints to the State Bureau of Investigation for
placement in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System
(AFIS) becomes mandatory.

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1. If for any reason fingerprints and photographs are not taken as
above, or fingerprints and photographs have been destroyed pursuant
to N.C.G.S. 7B2102, the law enforcement agency or sheriff’s office
shall fingerprint and photograph a juvenile who has been adjudicated
delinquent if the juvenile was 10 years of age or older at the time the
juvenile committed an offense that would be a felony if committed by
an adult.
2. Fingerprints and photographs taken pursuant to this order
shall be taken in a proper format and transmitted to the State Bureau
of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The State
Bureau of Investigation shall place these fingerprints into the
Automated Fingerprints Identification System (AFIS) to be used for
all investigative and comparison purposes.
3. Fingerprints and photographs taken pursuant to this order on
juveniles are not public record and shall not be included in the Clerk
of Court’s record. Fingerprints and photographs so taken shall be
withheld from public inspection or examination.
4. Except as provided in G.S. 7B2102, nontestimonial
identification procedures shall not be conducted on any juvenile
without a court order issued pursuant to this Article unless the
juvenile has been charged as an adult or transferred to Superior Court
for trial as an adult.
5. Submit set forth the following documents to the SBI as listed
below.
a) Completely fill out both the SBI and FBI fingerprint cards
including fingerprint.
b) In the “Additional Arrest Data” lock on the back of the SBI
card, the phrase “Adjudicated Delinquent Juvenile” should be
listed.
c) Submit SBI arrest and the FBI criminal fingerprint cards to
the SBI with photograph and a copy of the signed adjudicated
order. Live scan agencies must mail photograph and order to the
SBI with the CKN#, complete name, and date of birth listed on the
back of the photograph.
d) Do not submit the Final Disposition Report form to the Clerk of
Court or Chief Court Counselor. The form should be destroyed.

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6. These records on delinquent juveniles cannot be disseminated
beyond the investigative channels. These are not criminal history
records.
G. Instructions for Completing the SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card (See
Example 1 and 1A)
NOTE: Show slide, “Preparing SBI Arrest Fingerprint Cards”
and fill out card while explaining each section.
NOTE: Distribute example “SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card”
handout and complete with students while explaining each
section. Use a scenario and have each student fill out 2 part
SBI card. List "Sample" at top in "leave blank" space or “ORI”
space.
NOTE: Show slide, “SBI Fingerprint Card.”
1. The complete name of the subject arrested is to be listed as
indicated; last name, first name, and middle name. Please make
certain that the name is spelled correctly because many times the
signature is illegible.
2. The complete agency name, address, and ORI will be
preprinted in this space by the SBI for contributing agencies prior to
the issuance of cards to the agency. The arresting agency's cards will
be used in most cases when fingerprinting a subject with the exception
of the procedures for "ARREST FOR ANOTHER AGENCY WITHIN
THE SAME COUNTY." (See the section on "POLICIES AND LEGAL
OPINIONS CONCERNING PROBLEM AREAS IN THE
FINGERPRINTING PROCESS.")
The agency listed in this block will be used when this arrest is
documented in the computerized criminal history (CCH) file. Also,
any replies generated or any questions concerning this arrest will be
directed to the agency listed in this block.

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3. List any and all alias names or nicknames.
4. The unique checkdigit computer number will be preprinted in
this space. This number will be the key to linking the disposition of
the case back to the arrest information. This very important number
must be printed on the arrest processwarrant, magistrate's order, or
order for arrest.
Do not reuse this number on a different date of arrestuse a new card
with a new number. Also, do not transpose the number onto the FBI
card.
5. List the date of birth numerically month, day, and year. If
the subject refuses to give the date of birth and it is not available,
please list an approximate age. John Doe’s cannot be submitted with
the year of birth of 1901. An approximate age should be listed on John
Doe prints when a year of birth is not available.
6. Sex is to be listed as M for male, F for female.
NOTE: Show slide, “Race Codes.”
7. Race is to be listed by placing an individual in one of the
following categories by writing the appropriate letter in the space
provided:
W – White I American Indian or Alaskan Native
B Black A Asian or Pacific Islander
U Unknown
NOTE: Show slide, “Height Codes.”
8. Indicate the subject's height in feet and inches using all
numerics. Examples: 6'1" = 601, 6'11" = 611, 6' = 600
NOTE: Show slide, “Weight Codes.”
9. Indicate the subject's weight in pounds using all numerics.
Examples: 186 or 098, etc.
NOTE: Show slide, “Eye Color Codes.”

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10. List the subject's eye color by placing one of the following eye
color codes in the space provided:
BLK – Black GRY Gray MAR Maroon

BLU Blue GRN Green PNK Pink
BRO Brown HAZ Hazel XXX Unknown
NOTE: Show slide, “Hair Color Codes.”
11. Color of hair should be indicated by writing one of the following
BAL Bald (when subject has lost most of his hair or is
hairless)
BLK – Black GRY Gray or partially
BLN Blonde or Strawberry RED Red or Auburn
BRO Brown SDY Sandy
NOTE: Show slide, “Skin Tone Codes.”
12. Skin tone should be indicated by placing one of the following
codes in the space provided:
ALB Albino FAR Fair MBR – Medium

Brown BLK Black LGT – Light OLV Olive
DKR Dark LBR Light Brown RUD Ruddy
DBR Dark Brown MED – Medium SAL – Sallow
YEL Yellow
13. If the subject has any missing fingers, indicate by marking the
box YES; if the subject does not have any missing fingers, NO.
14. Indicate the state where the subject was born. The state should
be indicated by a two (2) digit abbreviation code.
Example: South Carolina SC, California CA

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15. If the FBI number is known, please place the number in the
space.
16. If known, list the State Identification Number (SID) number
(also known as the SBI Number) in this space. "NC" should be placed
before the number to indicate that it is a North Carolina SID Number.
17. If the social security number is known, place the number in
this space. The social security number is a very important identifier.
18. In this space list the subject's driver's license number. Indicate
the state of issuance before the number.
19. The signature of the person being fingerprinted should appear
in this space. If the subject refuses, or is not able to sign, indicate this
by noting "Refuses to Sign" or "Not Able to Sign" as the case may be.
20. The individual who actually took the fingerprints should sign
his/her name and date in this space.
21. Indicate the presence of any scars, marks, tattoos, and
amputations that the subject may have. Also, indicate where they
are located on the body. This information is useful in the
identification process.
22. Additional identifying data would include miscellaneous
numbers and any other useful data that can assist in identifying this
individual. Also, when a juvenile is transferred to superior court be
sure to make the notation “juvenile transferred to superior court” in
this block.
23. Rolled fingerprint impressions are taken in these ten (10)
blocks. Fingerprint impressions should always include the complete
first joint and be rolled nail to nail. Indicate amputations, mutilations,
or missing at birth fingers in the correct fingerprint block. If the first
joint of the finger is missing, make "Amp" notation in the finger block.
Do not attempt to roll the second joint. The SBI will retain fingerprint
cards with “AMP” and “TIP AMP” notations.
If only a portion of the first joint is missing, then roll the remaining
portion and make the notation "Tip Amp." If there is a fresh cut or
wound, do not print that finger. Make the notation "Temporary
Injury" or "Bandaged Finger" in the finger block. The SBI will retain
fingerprint cards with temporary injuries and keep in file based on a
partial classification.

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The purpose of the red blocks is to assist in the alignment of
fingerprint impressions that are to be scanned through the
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
The fingers should be rolled so that the centers of the fingerprint
impressions appear in the center of the blocks. It is imperative that
the fingers continue to be rolled nail to nail.
24. The two (2) thumb prints and eight (8) fingerprint impressions
are taken at the bottom of the card in this area. These are taken
simultaneously and are referred to as "plain impressions."
25. This portion of the fingerprint card is for listing each charge.
At the beginning of each charge, place an "M" in parentheses to
indicate a misdemeanor charge or an "F" in parentheses to indicate if
it is a felony charge. Multiple charges may be listed on one (1) card as
long as there is only one (1) date of arrest. Drugs or controlled
substances must be listed as "possession," "manufacture," or
"possession with intent to sell or distribute" drugs or controlled
substances. The schedule may be listed along with the above, but not
alone. Abbreviations will be accepted only if they are wellknown
abbreviations such as BE&L for Breaking, Entering, and Larceny.
Multiple Counts for the Same Charge (same crime). When you have
multiple counts, list the number of counts beside the charge. Do not
list each count separately because the Case Number (OCA#) and/or
Date of Offense (DOO) are different.
Multiple Charges (different crimes). When you have multiple charges,
list each charge separately in the charge block. NOTE: If there are
more charges than there is space provided for in the charge block, list
additional charges on a separate SBI fingerprint card with descriptive
information and the right plain impressions.

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26. Indicate each North Carolina General Statute that was
violated as it corresponds to the actual charge. This field is optional
but can be useful in verifying the appropriate charge has been listed
in the charge block.
27. Indicate the date the subject was arrested or received. This
data could possibly differ from the day the subject was fingerprinted.
If there is more than one (1) date of arrest, another set of fingerprints
will have to be taken for each date of arrest.
28. The arresting agency's case number should be placed here.
Highway Patrol officers should place the citation number in this block.
29. State agencies should list the officer's name in this space.
30. State agencies should list the officer's registered number in
this space.
31. State agencies should list the county of jurisdiction in this
space (county where the subject will be tried in court).
32. Indicate in this space what happened to subject at the time of
arrest. Indicate if the subject was released on bond or turned over to
another county or state.
33. Indicate any additional information you feel is pertinent to this
subject or the arrest. Information listed in this space includes the SBI
case number when an SBI agent is assisting in the arrest and certain
juvenile information.
When fingerprinting a juvenile that allegedly committed a
nondivertible offense, list the following: “Juvenile/Nondivertible
Offense.”
When fingerprinting an adjudicated delinquent juvenile, list
the following: “Adjudicated Delinquent Juvenile.”
Examples of other information that can be listed are: subject is an
escape risk, subject has suicidal tendencies, or the arresting officer’s
name (Officer A.B. Smith). This is helpful if the SBI needs to contact
someone in reference to the fingerprint card.

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34. The date of birth is to be listed in this space.
35. Complete current residence of subject fingerprinted is written
here. This is a good investigative tool for future use.
36. Subject's occupation is written here. Good investigative tool for
future use.
37. The name and address of nearest relative. This information
could be used at a future date by an investigative officer.
38. Name and address of firm subject is employed by, if known.
Possible investigative tool for future use.
39. Indicate if a photograph is on file in your department's files.
40. Indicate whether or not your department desires a response
regarding the subject’s criminal history record from the state level. A
reply will be sent only if checked "Yes." If your agency has a DCI
terminal you will receive a notification over the terminal. The
notification will indicate either “Prior Record” or “No Prior Record”
and will list the identifying information so the terminal operator can
perform the appropriate inquiry to retrieve the record. Agencies that
do not have a terminal will receive responses through their servicing
agency’s terminal. If an agency does not have a terminal or a
servicing agency, the SBI will mail a copy of the criminal record from
the state level in North Carolina.
41. If there is an urgent need for a reply from both the SBI and
FBI, indicate in this space. The card will then be given top priority
and wired to the FBI. This should be done only in cases of real need.
Examples: individuals who have been arrested for fingerprintable
offenses and their identity is unknown or unknown deceased victims.
42. Palm prints are to be taken in space provided. Palm prints
have proven to be invaluable in latent print examinations and you are
strongly urged to take them whenever possible.
Note: Any time a subject has a bad skin condition or deformed fingers
making it impossible to obtain good legible impressions, be sure to
attach a special letter or notation to the fingerprint cards explaining
the situation requiring special handling consideration.
Note: All fields are important, but certain fields are mandatory for the
SBI to retain a fingerprint card submission. This is the least amount
of information on a fingerprint card that will be retained by the SBI.

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If the following fields do not have descriptor data or arrest information
then the fingerprint card will be returned.
a) Subject’s complete name (#1)
b) Subject’s date of birth (#5)
c) Subject’s sex (#6)
d) The arrest charge(s) (#25)
e) The date of arrest (#27)
Additional information is required for state agencies. Descriptor and
arrest information must be entered in the fields listed above and below for
the SBI to retain the fingerprint card submission.
f) Citation number or case number (#28)
g) Officer’s name (#29)
h) Officer’s number (#30)
i) County of jurisdiction (county where the subject will be tried)
(#31)
NOTE: Refer students to Example 1A “Example of a completed
SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card.”
H. Preparation of the FBI Criminal Fingerprint Card for Submission
1. The FBI Criminal Fingerprint Card is supplied free of charge
to all law enforcement agencies by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The FBI card, as the SBI card, has the agency's name,
address, and ORI preprinted on the card. You may order FBI
fingerprint cards by sending a requisition to:
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, NC 276260500

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2. The FBI Criminal Fingerprint Card is to be utilized in the
same fashion as the SBI arrest, probation, and custody cards. The
card is to be filled out with all the available information at the time of
arrest or receiving. Fingerprints must be rolled from nail to nail in
each fingerprint block and must be in the correct sequence. If the
fingerprints are unclassifiable, or if any vital information is missing,
the FBI will return the card to your agency without processing it.
3. As soon as the card is completed, place both the FBI and the
SBI cards together and submit them to the SBI. It is most important
to submit fingerprint cards to the SBI Identification Section as soon
after arrest or receiving as possible. Many times the individual may be
wanted and the SBI may have information or can obtain it while
processing the fingerprint cards.
4. All information placed on the FBI Criminal Fingerprint Card
must be typed or printed in ink legibly.
I. Instructions for Completing the FBI Criminal Fingerprint Card (See
Example 2 & 2A)
NOTE: Distribute handout, “FBI Fingerprint Card” and
demonstrate how to complete with students.
NOTE: Show slide, “FBI Fingerprint Card.”

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1. The complete name of the subject is to be listed as indicated:
last name, first name, and middle name. Please make certain that the
name is spelled correctly because many times the signature is
illegible. Suffix denoting seniority (Jr., Sr., II, etc.) should follow the
middle or first name.
in this space (in ink). If the subject refuses, or is not able to sign,
indicate this by noting "Refuses to Sign" or "Not Able to Sign" as the
case may be.
3. f the social security number is known, write the number in this
space. The social security number is a very important identifier.
Additional social security numbers used by the subject may be entered
in the "Additional Information/Basis for Caution" block.
4. List any and all alias names, nicknames, or maiden names. If
more space is needed, enter additional aliases in the "Additional
Information/Basis for Caution" block.
5. If the FBI number is known, please list the number in this
space.
6. If known, list the SID Number/SBI Number in this space. "NC"
should be placed before the number to indicate that it is a North
Carolina SID Number.
7. List the date of birth numerically month, day, and year. If the
subject refuses to give the date of birth and it is not available, please
list an approximate age. Fingerprint cards of persons 99 years old or
older are not processed by the FBI. List additional dates of birth in
the "Additional Information/Basis for Caution" block.
8. Sex is to be listed as M for male, F for female. Indicate in the
"Additional Information/Basis for Caution" block if the subject is a
transvestite (cross dresser) or has had a sex change operation, list any
opposite sex names in the alias block.
9. Race is to be listed by placing an individual in one of the
following categories by placing the appropriate letter in the space
provided:
W - White I - American Indian or Alaskan Native
B - Black A - Asian or Pacific Islander
U – Unknown

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10. Indicate the subject’s height in feet and inches using all
numerics (3 characters). Fractions of an inch should be rounded off to
the nearest inch.
Example: 6'1 = 601, 6'11 = 611, 6' = 600
11. Indicate the subject’s weight in pounds using all numerics (3
characters). Fractions of a pound should be rounded off to the nearest
pound.
Example: 186 or 098, etc.
12. List the subject’s eye color by placing one of the following eye
BLK – Black GRY – Gray MAR Maroon

MUL Multicolored
BAL Bald (when subject has lost most of his hair or is hairless)
BLK Black GRY Gray or partially
BLN Blonde or Strawberry RED Red or Auburn
BRO Brown SDY – Sandy
WHI White XXX Unknown
first joint and be rolled nail to nail in the proper sequence. Indicate
amputations, mutilations, or missing at birth fingers in the correct
fingerprint block.
If the first joint of the finger is missing, make "AMP" notation in the
finger block. Do not attempt to roll the second joint. If only a portion of
the first joint is missing, then roll the remaining portion and make the
notation "TIP AMP." (The FBI will retain fingerprint cards with
“AMP” or “TIP AMP” notations.) If there is a fresh cut or wound, do
not print that finger. Make the notation "Temporary Injury" or
"Bandaged Finger" in the finger block. (The FBI will return to the
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a complete classification formula cannot be obtained.)
are taken at the bottom of the card in this area. These are taken
simultaneously and are referred to as "plain impressions."
16. f juvenile fingerprints are being submitted to be treated as an
adult, please check “yes” for juvenile submission and “yes” for treat as
adult. These are juveniles between 13 and 16 and bound over to
superior court.
Juvenile/Nondivertible Offenses and Adjudicated Delinquent
Juveniles, check “yes” for juvenile submission, but leave the block for
treat as adult blank.
17. Indicate the date the subject was arrested or received. If there
is more than one (1) date of arrest, another set of fingerprints will
have to be taken for each date of arrest.
18. The law enforcement agency’s ORI, agency name, and address
must be listed in this space. If a reply is needed from the FBI
regarding the subject’s criminal history record, check the "YES" box.
If your agency has a DCI terminal you will receive a notification over
the terminal. The notification will indicate either “Prior Record” or
“No Prior Record” and will list the identifying information so the
terminal operator can perform the appropriate inquiry to retrieve the
record. Agencies that do not have a terminal will receive responses
through their servicing agency’s terminal. If an agency does not have
a terminal or a servicing agency, the FBI will mail a copy of the
criminal record from the national level. (If no reply is needed, do not
check the "YES" box.)
The arresting agency’s ORI and address will be listed in most cases
when fingerprinting a subject, but an exception is listed under the
procedures for "ARREST FOR ANOTHER AGENCY WITHIN THE
SAME COUNTY." (See the section on POLICIES AND LEGAL
OPINIONS CONCERNING PROBLEM AREAS IN THE
FINGERPRINTING PROCESS.)
The agency listed in this block will be used when this arrest is
documented in the computerized criminal history. Also, any replies
generated or any questions concerning this arrest will be directed to
the agency listed in this block.

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19. If any other criminal justice agency requires a copy of the FBI’s
reply, list their ORI, agency name, and address in this space.
20. The date of offense can be listed in this space.
21. Indicate the state where the subject was born. The state should
be indicated by a two (2) digit abbreviation code. Also, if subject was
born in another country, list the location.
Example of state codes in U.S.: South Carolina - SC, California - CA
22. List the country of citizenship in this space. If born in the
United States, list as "U.S.," otherwise list the country.
23. This space should be used for any miscellaneous number that
could identify the subject.
Example: Operator’s license number (include state); U.S. Military Service

Number, passport number, etc.
24. If the subject has scars, marks, tattoos, and amputations, list
in this space. Also, indicate where they are located on the body. This
information is useful in the identification process.
25. List the complete current residence of the person fingerprinted
in this space. This is a good investigative tool for future use.
26. List the city of the subject’s residence in this space.
27. List the state of the subject’s residence in this space.
28. The name or number (assigned work number or officer’s
number) of the official who actually took the fingerprints should be
listed in this space.
29. The arresting agency’s case number or the Department of
Correction’s (DCN) Number should be listed in this space. (Number
must be no more than ten characters.)
30. If a photograph is available in your department files, check this
"YES" box. If not leave this box blank.
Indicate if palm prints were taken by checking this "YES" box. Palm
prints should always be taken on the SBI card; therefore, the "YES" box
would need to be checked.

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31. List the name and address of firm where the subject is
employed (if known). Possible investigative tool for future use.
32. List the subject’s occupation in this space.
33. This portion of the fingerprint card is for listing each charge.
Drugs or controlled substances are listed as "possession,"
"manufacture," or "possession with intent to sell or distribute" drugs
or controlled substances. All charges should be spelled out in literal
terms on the FBI card. If there are more than three (3) charges,
continue numbering and place additional charges in the "Additional"
block.
If employed by the U. S. government, indicate the specific agency. If
military, list the branch of service and serial number.
Multiple Counts for the Same Charge (same crime). When you have
multiple counts, list the number of counts beside the charge. Do not
list each count separately because the Case number (OCA#) and/or
Date of Offense (DOO) are different. Only list one DOO and one
OCA.
Multiple Charges (different crimes). When you have multiple charges,
list each charge separately in the charge block. NOTE: If there are
more charges than space provided for in the charge block, list the
additional charges in block number 35 ("ADDITIONAL"). If more
space is needed, block number 37 ("ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION/BASIS FOR CAUTION") can also be used. If these
additional blocks are used, specify "Additional Charges."
34. List the final disposition for each listed charge, if known. (The
final disposition from court will not be known at the time of arrest.)
35. List additional charges that were not listed in block number 33
("CHARGE/CITATION").
36. List additional dispositions that were not listed in block
number 34 ("DISPOSITION") if available.
37. You can list additional information that is appropriate, or if
there is a basis for caution, that information can also be listed in this
space. You may also specify additional charges in this space if
necessary. (Enter multiinformational data that did not fit in blocks
providedsuch as additional DOB or social security number.)

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J. Preparation of the Final Disposition Report for Submission
1. The purpose of this report is to record the initial data of an
individual's arrest and thereafter secure the final disposition of the
arrest at the earliest possible time. It is the responsibility of the
arresting agency to complete all known information in the spaces
provided on the lefthand side of the disposition report. After the
subject has been through the judicial process, the clerk of court will
enter the disposition information into the Administrative Office of the
Courts (AOC) criminal data base. The next day the disposition
information will be received on line through the computer at the SBI.
2. Great care should be exercised in filling out the final
disposition report. The arrest and descriptive information must be
consistent with the information listed on the corresponding arrest
fingerprint card. The final disposition report is vitally important for
completion of a subject's record in SBI and FBI identification files. The
final disposition report should be submitted in every instance where
arrest fingerprints were forwarded to the SBI.
3. The following pages explain the procedures for filling out the
final disposition report. The example has a number in each
information block and an explanation of each numbered item.
4. The SBI Final Disposition Report form should be attached to
the original criminal process charging the individual. In most cases
the form will be given to the magistrate. The date of arrest (DOA) and
check digit number (CKN) from the fingerprint card must be recorded
on each original process. This process allows the information from the
arrest to be entered by the clerk of court into the AOC computer, and
therefore, to be reported to the SBI by computer interface when the
disposition of the case is final.
5. NOTE: All information placed on the Final Disposition Report
must be typed or legibly printed in ink.
K. Instructions for Completing Final Disposition Form To Be Completed
By the Arresting Agency (See Example 3 & 3A)
NOTE: Distribute handout, “SBI Final Disposition Form” and
complete with students.
NOTE: Show slide, “SBI Final Disposition Form.”"

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1. SID Number If known, list the SID Number (SBI number) in
this space.
2. FBI Number If known, list the FBI number in this space.
3. Name The complete name of the subject as it appears on the
SBI and FBI fingerprint cards, warrant, order for arrest, etc.
4. Race Race is to be listed by placing an individual in one of the
provided.
W White I American Indian or Alaskan Native
U Unknown
5. Date of Birth List the date of birth numerically month, day
and year. If the subject refuses to give the date of birth and is not
available, please list approximate age.
6. Sex Sex is to be listed as M for Male, F for Female.
7. Social Security Number If the social security number is
known, place the number in this space.
8. Arrest Number (OCA) The arresting agency's case number
should be placed here.
9. Date of Arrest List the date of arrest. This date will be the
date the warrant or order for arrest was served. The date of arrest
must appear the same as on the SBI and FBI fingerprint cards.
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a) List all charges and/or counts in this space.
b) Print the checkdigit number and date of arrest on all warrants
or order for arrest relating to this arrest.
11. Contributor of Fingerprints Record your ORI number, agency
name and address in this block. We recommend you obtain a stamp to
record this data.
12. Court Ordered Expungement This block should be checked
when submitting a Court Ordered Expungement. A copy of the
Certified Court Ordered Expungement and the disposition of the case
should be attached to this form. As much information as possible
should be provided on this form to assist the SBI in locating the
record.
13. Signature The individual completing this form should sign
their name in this space.
14. Title The title of the individual completing this form should
be placed here.
15. Date The date this form was completed should be recorded
here.
NOTE: If an agency has jurisdiction in more than one (1) county, and is
serving warrants in more than one (1) county within their jurisdiction
then a separate disposition form should be filled out for each county.
Only one (1) SBI and FBI fingerprint card would have to be filled out as
long as the date of arrest is the same. Also, list the county where the
subject will be tried along with the charge on the fingerprint card.
L. Value and Uses of Fingerprints
1. Fingerprint impressions, palm print impressions, as well as the
information contained on a fingerprint card can be of extreme
importance and value in any or all of the following:
NOTE: Show slide, “Values of Fingerprints.”

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a) Identifying fugitives from justice.
b) Providing prosecuting attorneys, judges, and parole and
correctional officers with backgrounds of subjects.
c) Providing a source of reference for cases involving latent
fingerprints.
d) Providing signatures for fraudulent document comparisons.
e) Identifying unknown deceased persons.
f) Locating missing persons.
g) Identifying victims of amnesia or accidents.
h) Providing investigative leads.
i) Uncovering criminal information in regard to persons seeking
employment in law enforcement and certain other occupations.
j) Means of personal identification.
k) Recognition by the government of honored dead.
l) Personal identification in disaster work.
m) Exchanging of criminalidentifying information with
identification bureaus of foreign countries in cases of mutual
interest.
2. The most convincing argument for the use of fingerprints is
that it is the most reliable means of identification.
M. The Importance of Photographs
NOTE: Show slide, “The Importance of Photographs.”

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1. The physical appearance of people in our society today can and
may be altered professionally, or with the availability of beauty aids
on the open market may be accomplished by the layman with very
little expense and be limited only by one's own imagination.
2. Hair on head along with facial hair may be altered in color and
style. Eyes, teeth, and bone structure also may be changed in a
matter of hours for anyone that has a desire to become inconspicuous
for various reasons.
3. A photograph taken at the time of arrest along with fingerprint
impressions are very valuable sources of documentation and may be
used at the local, county, state, and national level to identify a suspect
wanted for commission of a criminal offense.
4. Type of camera and lens
a) Type of film
b) Type of lights required, if any
5. Type of identification board
a) Name of agency
b) Photo number system and when to change, if after or before
board is used
c) Date taken
d) Height of board is between waist and chest areas
e) Height scale behind suspect (arrestee)
(1) Used for record photo, front and profile
(2) Not used for photo lineup purposes, front bust
photograph only
f) Number of photographs taken for each arrest
6. When photographs are taken the following identifying
information should be listed on the back of the photograph:
NOTE: Show slide, “Arrestee Information.”

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a) Subject's name
b) Subject's race
c) Subject's date of birth
d) Case number or citation number
e) Subject's social security number
f) Date photograph was taken
g) Arresting agency
N. Policies and Legal Opinions Concerning Problem Areas in the
Fingerprinting Process
1. Arrest for another agency outofcounty warrants
When an agency serves an outofcounty warrant on an individual for
a felony or other offense required by their judge’s plan to be
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a) Fingerprint the subject on the SBI and FBI fingerprint cards
bearing their own ORI number and address.
b) Complete the left portion of the final disposition report bearing
their own ORI number and address and print the checkdigit
number onto the arrest processwarrant, magistrate's order, or
order for arrest.
c) The charge should be recorded on the fingerprint card and final
disposition report with the statement "outofcounty warrant," the
name of the county issuing the warrant and the charge. Example:
OutofCounty Warrant from (Wake County) for Breaking,
Entering and Larceny.
d) Complete and submit the fingerprint cards to the SBI as soon
as possible.
e) Attach the final disposition report to the original process
charging the individual allowing it to flow back to the originating
county and clerk of court.
f) The clerk of court from the originating county should record the
final disposition information and submit when the final disposition
is known.
Note: If the originating county receives the individual, routine
fingerprinting is not required or encouraged because it will result
in duplication of arrest information in the CCH file. If fingerprints
are taken they should be for local recordkeeping purposes and not
submitted to the SBI when the arresting agency has already
completed the process.
Note: If any agency arrests a person on a felony warrant for
another county, and the arresting agency is also charging this
subject with a felony, the arresting agency is responsible for
fingerprinting on two (2) separate sets of SBI and FBI fingerprint
cards and disposition reports. The steps listed above should be
followed on the outofcounty charge. The normal procedures
should be followed on the arresting agency's charge.
2. Arrests for another agency within the same county
If an agency serves a felony warrant or other process which requires
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same county, the procedures listed below should be followed. Also,
if an agency provides fingerprinting services for another agency
within their county, the procedures listed below should be followed.
a) The subject should be fingerprinted on SBI and FBI fingerprint
cards bearing the ORI number and address of the agency
requesting the arrest or the offense jurisdiction.
b) The left portion of the final disposition report form should also
be completed bearing the ORI number and address of the agency
requesting the arrest or the offense jurisdiction. The checkdigit
number should be printed on the arrest processwarrant,
magistrate's order or order for arrest.
c) The fingerprint cards should be completed and submitted to
the SBI as soon as possible.
d) The final disposition report form should be attached to the
original process which charges the individual with the crime.
NOTE: If both agencies are charging the subject, then two (2)
separate sets of SBI and FBI fingerprint cards and final
disposition reports must be completed. The steps listed above
should be followed for the other agency (or originating agency)
and the normal procedures should be followed for the arresting
agency.
There may be exceptions to the procedure in counties where
there is a CityCounty Bureau in operation.
3. The Identification Section does not accept or maintain “Order
for Arrest” Failure to Appear charges. The SBI will not receive a
disposition for “Order for Arrest” Failure to Appear charges. This is a
process performed to have the subject to appear in court and be tried
on the original charges.
The SBI will accept and maintain “Warrant for Arrest” Failure to
Appear charges. The “Warrant for Arrest” Failure to Appear charges
will be tried in court and the SBI will receive dispositions for those
cases where fingerprints were submitted to the SBI. This offense
should be listed on the arrest fingerprint card as indicated in the
following example:

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Warrant for arrest/failure to appear (charge)
4. Criminal summons
a) A criminal summons is a statement of the crime of which the
person to be summoned is accused and an order directing that the
person so accused appear and answer to the charges. It is based
upon a showing of probable cause.
b) A subject cannot be fingerprinted for a criminal summons at
the time the summons is served because the subject has not been
placed under arrest. He or she must be fingerprinted only if
convicted of a felony in court.
5. Citations
a) A citation is a directive issued by a law enforcement officer or
other person authorized by statute, that a person appear in court
and answer criminal charges.
b) A subject cannot be fingerprinted for a citation unless the
citation is changed into a warrant by the magistrate.
6. Grand jury indictments
a) If an agency arrests an individual for a grand jury indictment
(True Bill) on a felony charge or other charge that requires
fingerprinting by the judge’s plan, the individual should be
fingerprinted.
b) The notation "Grand Jury Indictment" should be indicated
along with the charge on the fingerprint card. The fingerprint
cards should bear the ORI # and address of the agency that made
the original arrest and has the investigative documents for that
case.
7. Deceased prints and death notice
Criminal history records can be purged if deceased notification is in
the form of PostMortem fingerprints. If notification is without Post
Mortem fingerprints, the record will remain active until the subject
attains the age of ninetynine (99) years.
Submission procedure on deceased subjects is the same as for
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cards, one (1) SBI Arrest Fingerprint Card and one (1) FBI Criminal
Fingerprint Card. The SBI and FBI fingerprint cards should have
PostMortem fingerprints securely attached by tape on each card. Be
sure your ORI Number is used. To receive a response from the SBI
and/or FBI, you must indicate if you desire a reply (regarding the
criminal record) by checking the "Yes" block on the back of each card.
The Death Notice (R88) form may be used to report known deceased
subjects when the SBI or FBI number is known. They must be in
duplicate form (two R88) with PostMortem fingerprints on the back
of each form or securely attached. No response will be sent on Death
Notices.
8. Submission of court ordered expungements
a) Expungements
When a judge issues a court order to expunge a particular charge
or offense from a subject's record, the clerk shall forward a
certified copy of the order to the arresting agency. The arresting
agency is responsible for expunging the record and for submitting
their copy of the expungement order, along with a disposition form
to the SBI Identification Section. The disposition form must be
filled out as completely as possible on the left side and a copy of
the disposition must be attached to the right side of the form. Be
sure to check the court ordered expungement block.
b) It is not necessary to take fingerprints for court ordered
expungements; however, an expungement order cannot be
processed by the SBI unless the disposition form is attached. If
submitted properly, the disposition form will have the identifying
information that is needed to locate the appropriate record.
Expungements should be submitted to:
N.C. State Bureau of Investigation
3320 Garner Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 276260500
9. Obtaining footprints in absence of hands or arms

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The Identification Section is unable to search, retain, or create a
criminal history record without inked impressions. On the rare
occasion you process or arrest an individual without hands or arms
making it impossible to obtain inked finger or palm prints, you are
encouraged to obtain inked footprints using the below listed
procedures.
a) Complete the SBI, FBI Fingerprint Cards and Final
Disposition Reports as you normally would.
b) Place the notation "No Hands or Arms" in the area where the
fingerprints would have appeared.
c) Ink each foot separately using the inking roller and have the
individual step lightly on a sheet of plain bond paper (82" x 11") for
each foot. Two sets of footprints are required, one set for the SBI
and the other set for the FBI.
d) Record the subject's name, race, sex, date of birth, date of
arrest, and the signature of individual taking the impressions.
e) Attach each set of footprints to the fingerprint card and submit
in the normal manner.
If you should have any questions, contact the Identification
Section, Fingerprint Search Unit Supervisor at (919) 662
4509.
O. Instructions for Completing Applicant Fingerprint Card (See Example
4 & 4A)
NOTE: Distribute handout, “Applicant Fingerprint
Card” and demonstrate with students how to complete.
NOTE: Show slide, “Applicant Fingerprint Card.”

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1. The complete name of the subject is to be listed as indicated:
last name, first name, and middle name. Please make certain that the
name is spelled correctly because many times the signature is
illegible.
2. List any and all alias names or nicknames.
3. List the date of birth numerically month, day, and year. If
the subject's date of birth is not available, please list approximate age.
4. Indicate American citizenship by US. If the subject is alien,
indicate the nationality.
5. Sex is to be listed as M for male, F for female.
6. Race is to be listed by placing an individual in one (1) of the
provided:
W White I American Indian or Alaskan Native
U Unknown
7. ndicate the subject's height in feet and inches using all
numerics.
8. Example: 6'01" = 601; 6'11" = 611, 6' = 600
9. Indicate the subject's weight in pounds using all numerics.
Example: 186 or 098, etc.
10. List the subject's eye color by placing one (1) of the following
eye color codes in the space provided:
BLK Black GRY – Gray MAR Maroon

BAL Bald (When subject has lost most of his hair or is hairless)
BLK – Black GRY Gray or partially
BLN Blonde or Strawberry RED Red or auburn

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BRO Brown SDY Sandy
12. Indicate, if possible, the city and state where the subject was
born. The state should be indicated by a two (2) digit abbreviation.
Example: South Carolina SC; California CA
13. If you have a case or control number on the subject, it is to be
indicated in this space.
14. If an FBI number is known, please write the number in this
space.
15. The subject's Armed Forces Number should be indicated here,
if it is available.
16. If the social security number is known, write the number in
this space. The social security number is a very important identifier.
17. This space should be used for any miscellaneous number that
could identify the individual.
Example: Operator's License Number (include state): Selective
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in this space. If the subject refuses, or is not able to sign, indicate this
by noting "Refuses to Sign" or "Not Able to Sign" as the case may be.
19. Complete current residence of subject fingerprinted is written
here.
20. The date the fingerprints were taken.
21. The individual who actually took the fingerprints should sign
his/her name in this space.
22. The prospective employer's (hiring agency) name and address
MUST BE indicated here. DO NOT indicate where the applicant is
currently employed, unless it is the same agency he is applying with.
23. Indicate the reason the subject was fingerprinted (Police
Applicant, Security Guard Applicant, Taxi Applicant, etc.). If
fingerprinted pursuant to a local ordinance, indicate the name of the
ordinance and the ordinance number. If fingerprinted for gun permit,
clearly indicate the type and statute. (Example: "Concealed Handgun
Permit N.C.G.S. 14415.13" or "Permit to Purchase Handgun N.C.G.S.
14403.") Specify on criminal justice applicant cards whether the
position is for a certified officer. Example: Certified Officer/Police
Officer or Criminal Justice Applicant/Clerk.
first joint and be rolled nail to nail. Indicate amputations, mutilations,
or missing at birth fingers in the correct fingerprint block.
are taken at the bottom of the card in this area. These should be
"plain impressions."
NOTE: These applicant fingerprint cards are provided by the FBI
and are used in all fifty (50) states. In North Carolina the SBI's ORI
number and address should be preprinted in the ORI block since the
cards are being used for purposes in this state. If your agency
provides the fingerprinting service for someone who is applying out
of state, be sure that the SBI's ORI number and address does not
appear in this block. If this information appears in the block, please
white out or delete.
If your agency provides fingerprinting services for a federal agency,
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ORI block instead of the SBI's.
All criminal justice applicants must submit two (2) applicant cards.
This includes applications for gun permits.
P. Basic Fingerprint Patterns
NOTE: Show slide, “Basic Fingerprint Patterns.”
1. There are three (3) basic fingerprint pattern groups that make
up the eight (8) basic fingerprint pattern types.
a) Arch
NOTE: Show slide, “Plain Arch.”
(1) A plain arch is that type of pattern in which the ridges
enter upon one side, make a rise or wave in the center, and
flow or tend to flow out upon the opposite side.
(2) A tented arch is that type of pattern which possesses
either an angle, an upthrust, or two of the three basic
characteristics of the loop.
b) Loop
NOTE: Show slide, “Loop.”
(1) A loop is that type of pattern in which one or more
ridges enter upon either side, recurve, touch or pass an
imaginary line between delta and core and pass out or tend
to pass out upon the same side the ridges entered.
(2) Types
(a) Ulnar
(b) Radial
Note: The delta is that point on a ridge at or nearest to the
point of divergence of two typelines, and located at or
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c) Whorl
NOTE: Show slide, “Plain Whorl.”
(1) A plain whorl consists of one or more ridges which make
or tend to make a complete circuit, with two deltas, between
which, when an imaginary line is drawn, at least one
recurving ridge within the inner pattern area is cut or
touched.
(2) A central pocket loop whorl consists of at least one
recurving ridge, or an obstruction at right angles to the line
of flow, with two deltas, between which, when an imaginary
line is drawn, no recurving ridge within the inner pattern
area is cut or touched.
(3) A double loop whorl consists of two separate loop
formations with two separate and distinct sets of shoulders,
and two deltas.
(4) An accidental whorl consists of a combination of two
different types of patterns with the exception of the plain
arch, with two or more deltas, or a pattern which possesses
some of the requirements for two or more different types or a
pattern which conforms to none of the definitions.

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Q. How to Take Fingerprints
1. The equipment required for taking fingerprints consists of
printer's ink (a heavy black paste), a roller, an inking plate upon
which to ink the fingers, and a card holder.
a) Ordinary writing ink, colored ink, or stamp pad ink is a poor
medium because it is too light or too thin and takes too long to dry.
It also causes more smudges than printer's ink.
b) The FBI and SBI will not accept inked prints that are not clear
and distinct.
c) The roller (used to spread the ink thinly and evenly on the
plate) is best adapted to fingerprint work and similar to that used
by printers in making gallery proofs. It is approximately six
inches long and two inches in diameter.
d) A good plate may be made with a piece of plate glass about 3
inch thick, 4 inches wide, and 9 inches long, or a piece of 4"x9"x3"
plywood with a stainless steel covering.
(1) This inking plate should be elevated to a sufficient
height to allow the subject's forearm to assume a horizontal
position when the fingers are being inked. For example: It
may be placed on the edge of a counter or a table of counter
height. In such a position, the operator has greater assurance
of avoiding accidental strain and pressure on the fingers and
should procure more uniform impressions.
(2) If the inking plate is placed on the edge of the table, the
subject's fingers, which are not being printed, can be made to
"swing" off the table to prevent their interfering with the
fingerprinting process.
(3) A metal inking plate and card holder may be mounted
on a "fingerprint box" and then placed on a desk of the
correct height.
e) This equipment should be supplemented by a cleaning fluid
and cloth to prepare the subject's fingers and to clean the roller
and inking plate thoroughly after each use.
(1) Denatured alcohol, benzine, and gasoline are well
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(2) Regular hand cleaner is also good for cleaning the
inking slab and the subject's hands.
f) In order to understand the importance of taking the rolled
impressions carefully, it must be remembered that the
classification of fingerprints involves differentiation by patterns,
ridge tracing, and certain focal points which must be included to
make classification possible.
(1) The upper ten prints are taken individuallythumb,
index, middle, ring, and little fingers of each hand, in the
order named. These are called "rolled" or "inked"
impressions, the fingers being rolled from nail to nail.
(2) The smaller prints at the bottom of the card are taken
by simultaneously printing all the fingers of each hand, then
the thumbs, without rolling. These are called "plain" or
"fixed" impressions and are used as a check upon both the
sequence of the rolled impressions and their accuracy, as
they may be distorted by too much pressure being exerted
when rolling the fingers.
g) n preparing to take a set of fingerprints, a very small dab of ink
should be placed on the inking glass or plate and thoroughly rolled
until a very thin even film covers the entire surface.
(1) The subject should stand in front of, and at forearm's
length from the inking plate.
(2) In taking the rolled impressions, the side of the bulb of
the finger is placed upon the inking plate, and the finger is
rolled to the other side until it faces in the opposite direction.
(3) Care should be exercised that each finger is inked
evenly from the tip to below the first joint.
(4) By pressing the finger lightly on the card and rolling in
exactly the same manner, a clear rolled impression of the
finger surface may be obtained.
(5) It is better to ink and print each finger separately,
beginning with the right thumb, then in order, the INDEX,
MIDDLE, RING, AND LITTLE FINGERS.

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(6) If consideration is given to the anatomical or bony
structure of the forearm when taking rolled impressions,
more uniform impressions will be obtained.
(a) The two (2) principal bones of the forearm are
known as the radius and the ulna, the former being on the
thumb side and the latter on the little finger side of the
arm.
(b) As suggested by its name, the radius bone
revolves freely about the ulna as the spoke of the wheel
about the hub.
(c) To take advantage of the natural movement in
making finger impressions, the radius always should be
made to revolve about the ulna from the awkward to the
easy position.
(d) This requires that the thumb rolled towards and
the fingers away from the center of the subject's body.
(e) This process relieves strain and leaves the
fingers relaxed upon completion of rolling so that they
may be lifted easily from the card without danger of
slipping, which smudges and blurs the prints.
h) While the degree of pressure to be exerted in inking and taking
rolled impressions is important, this may best be determined
through experience and observation.
(1) It is quite important, however, that the subject be
cautioned to relax and refrain from trying to help the
operator by exerting pressure, as this prevents the operator
from judging the amount needed.
(2) A method which is helpful in effecting relaxation of the
subject's hand is that of instructing him to look at the
opposite wall and not to look at his hands.
i) To obtain "plain impressions" all the fingers of the right hand
should be pressed lightly upon the inking plate, then pressed
simultaneously upon the lower righthand corner of the card in the
space provided.

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After the same operation is completed with the left hand, the
thumbs of both hands should be inked and printed without
rolling in the space provided.
2. Poor impressions are usually caused by one of the following
faults.
a) The use of poor, thin, or colored ink, resulting in impressions
that are too light and faint, or in which the ink has run
obliterating the ridges.
(1) The best results will be obtained by using heavy black
printer's ink, a paste, which should not be thinned before
using.
(2) This ink will dry quickly and will not blur or smear with
handling.
b) Failure to clean thoroughly the inking apparatus and fingers of
foreign substances, perspiration, etc., causing the appearance of
false markings and the disappearance of characteristics.
(1) Windshield cleaner, ethyl gasoline, benzine, and alcohol
are good cleaning agents, but any fluid may be used.
(2) In warm weather, each finger should be wiped dry from
perspiration before printing.
c) Failure to roll the fingers fully from one side to the other and to
ink the whole area from tip to below the first crease.
(1) The result of this is that the focal points of the
impressions (deltas or cores) do not appear.
(2) The whole finger surface from joint to tip and from side
to side should appear.
d) The use of too much ink, obliterating or obscuring the ridges.
(1) If printer's ink is used, a touch of the tube end to the
inking place will suffice for several sets of prints.
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e) Insufficient ink, resulting in ridges too light and faint to be
counted or traced.
f) Allowing the fingers to slip or twist, resulting in smears, blurs,
and false appearing patterns.
(1) The fingers should be held lightly without too much
pressure.
(2) The subject should be warned not to try to help, but
remain passive.
3. Temporary disabilities
a) There are temporary disabilities affecting an individual's hand
which are sometimes beyond control of the identification officer.
b) Fresh cuts, wounds, bandaged fingers, or blisters
When a temporary injury or blister is present which affects the
pattern area of a finger, prints should be taken after the injury or
blister has healed, if possible. If this is not possible, then print all
other fingers and make a notation in the appropriate fingerprint
block to the effect Afresh cut, “bandaged,” or “blister,” etc.
c) Occupational problems such as rough, dry hands or worn ridges
(bricklayers, carpenters, etc.)
Softening agents (oils and creams) make legible inked
impressions possible in some cases. It is further suggested that
in these cases a very small amount of ink should be used on the
inking plate.
d) Excessive perspiration
(1) In these cases wipe the finger with a cloth and then
immediately ink the finger and roll it on the fingerprint card.
Follow this process with each finger.
(2) As an alternative, consider wiping the fingers with
alcohol, benzine, or similar fluid which acts as a drying
agent.

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4. Permanent disabilities
a) These can be lack of fingers (born without), amputations,
crippled fingers (bent, broken), deformities (webbed, extra fingers),
and old age (very faint or worn ridges and crippled fingers).
(1) Born without certain fingers
Make a notation such as "missing at birth" in the individual
fingerprint block on the card. A proper notation concerning
this situation will prevent the fingerprint card from being
returned.
(2) Amputations
(a) A proper notation to this effect should appear in
the individual fingerprint block or blocks
(b) If a portion of the first joint of a finger is
amputated, the finger should be inked and printed. Make
a notation concerning this fact on the fingerprint card in
the individual fingerprint block.
(c) If just a portion of the first joint of a finger is
amputated, the remaining portion of the first joint should
be inked and printed, and, in addition, a notation such as
“tip amputated” should be placed on the fingerprint card.
In situations where all ten fingers are amputated,
consideration should be given to obtaining footprints.
(3) Crippled fingers, broken or bent
(a) If the fingers are bent or crippled so that they
are touching the palm and cannot be moved, a notation to
this effect should be on the fingerprint card in the proper
individual fingerprint block.
(b) Special inking devices used for taking the prints
of deceased individuals may be used to take inked
impressions of bent or crippled fingers.
(4) Old age has been placed under permanent disability
only for discussion purposes. There are problems with
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(a) Situations involving crippled fingers due to old
age can be handled in the same manner as outlined for
bent and crippled fingers.
(b) In most cases the problems arise because of very
faint ridges of the individual’s fingers.
(c) In the majority of cases, legible inked prints can
be taken by using a very small amount of ink on the
inking plate and by using little pressure in the rolling of
the fingers.
5. Deformities
a) More than ten fingers
If a subject has more than ten fingers, as occasionally happens,
the thumbs and the next four fingers to them should be printed
and any fingers left over should be printed on the other side of
the card with a notation made to the effect that they are extra
fingers.
b) Webbed fingers
(1) Occasionally, a subject will have two or more fingers
webbed or grown together, making it impossible to roll such
fingers on the inside.
(2) Such fingers should be rolled as completely as possible,
and a notation made to the effect that they are joined.
c) Split thumbs
Thumbs having two nail joints are classified as if the joint toward
the outside of the hand were not present. In other words, the inner
joint is used and no consideration whatsoever is given to the outer
joint.
6. Utilize the back of the fingerprint card
The back side of the fingerprint card may be utilized for rolling an
inked impression over again, if the rolled impression is unacceptable
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a) The notation "over" must be placed above the rolled impression
on the front of the fingerprint card.
b) A notation indicating the number of the fingerprint block
appearing on the back of the fingerprint card should be made.
c) When rolling an inked impression on the back of the
fingerprint card, be careful not to roll the impression on the palm
prints. This applies only to the SBI Fingerprint Card.
NOTE: Instructor will ask for volunteer and demonstrate
how to roll a legible set of ten print impressions and palm
prints. After demonstration, students will fingerprint
each other.
III. Closing
A. Summary All law enforcement officers must realize the importance of
proper processing of an arrested suspect, which includes properly taking
inked fingerprint impressions and providing accurate and complete
information on the criminal fingerprint cards. During this presentation
we have demonstrated the proper methods to be used on fingerprint
cards, and photographing the arrestee (if applicable).
B. Opportunity for Questions from Class
NOTE: Show slide, “Training Objectives.”
C. Closing Statement
Fingerprints and other related criminal history documents are but a
small portion of the investigative tools offered to the law enforcement
officer today. These documents have proven to be a real asset if utilized
to the fullest extent. The Identification Section of the SBI offers 24 hour
aday, 7 days a week identification services to the law enforcement
officer.
If you need to order fingerprint documents, you can order these through
the DCI terminal. Type the following to obtain the formatted screen: "FS"
space "FPC" and transmit. Indicate on the formatted screen the quantity
and form number of fingerprint documents. Also, list the ORI, agency,
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transmit. The format is already programmed to go to terminal "IDP"
which is in the Identification Section.
If you have questions concerning fingerprint cards that have been
submitted to the Identification Section, call 9196624509.
If you have questions concerning fingerprint training available to law
enforcement agencies throughout the state, or you would like to request
training for your agency, contact the State Bureau of Investigation,
Training Section at 9196624509.

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Basic Law Enforcement Training 37

Basic Law Enforcement Training 38

Basic Law Enforcement Training 39

Basic Law Enforcement Training 40

Basic Law Enforcement Training 41

Basic Law Enforcement Training 42

Basic Law Enforcement Training 43

Basic Law Enforcement Training 44

Basic Law Enforcement Training 45

Basic Law Enforcement Training 46

Basic Law Enforcement Training 47

BLK ­ Black GRY – Gray MAR ­ Maroon

Basic Law Enforcement Training 48

Basic Law Enforcement Training 49

Basic Law Enforcement Training 50

Basic Law Enforcement Training 51

Basic Law Enforcement Training 52

Basic Law Enforcement Training 53

BLK – Black GRY Gray MAR Maroon

ALB Albino FAR Fair MBR – Medium

BLK – Black GRY – Gray MAR Maroon

BLK Black GRY – Gray MAR Maroon