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Pocket Kit for Recording Finger and Palm Prints

Pocket Kit for Recording Finger and Palm Prints

Military and law enforcement personnel often must obtain a full set of fingerprints from a suspect in a remote area. The pocket kit for recording finger and palm prints efficiently solves this problem. This kit is compact enough to fit into the cargo pockets of military uniforms. The rugged, lightweight container holds enough inking foils and standard FBI cards to take 15 sets of finger and palm prints while its lid serves a card holder. The ink is smudge-proof and withstands extreme environments. Investigators can easily scan the cards into an electronic identification system or use them directly for forensic examinations. The Lightning Powder Company division of Armor Holdings produced the kits, which are commercially available. Additional information is available at http://www.redwop.com.