fingerprint analysis

Fingerprint analysis involves examining the unique patterns of ridges and valleys on a person’s fingertips. Each individual’s fingerprints have distinctive features, such as minutiae points—branching, endings, or other ridge details—that don't change over time. Forensic experts compare these features from a crime scene print to known prints in databases to identify or eliminate suspects. The process is highly accurate because no two people share the same fingerprint pattern, making it a reliable method for personal identification in criminal investigations.