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suitability for Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) searches, utility for Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) searches

A decision made by an examiner in accordance with FSP policy and/or procedure as to whether or not an impression will proceed to an ABIS database search. 

NOTE This designation is often referred to as “suitable for ABIS/AFIS” or “of value for ABIS/AFIS.”

Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 165 Best Practice Recommendation for Analysis of Friction Ridge Impressions. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 2024. Source link
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