Forensic Biometrics: The Role of Palmprints and Rolled Fingerprints in Criminalistics
Palmprint and rolled fingerprint biometrics have established themselves as essential tools in forensic and criminal identification, offering a greater level of detail and coverage than flat fingerprints. Traditionally applied in police contexts, their use is now expanding into other critical environments such as correctional facilities, criminal records, and identity management systems—where precision in identification is vital.