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The Other (ED): No Prints Left Behind? Understanding Absent Fingerprints.
Skilled Technician No Prints Left Behind You have surely felt the frustration of the other ED. If you have ever stood at an airport security checkpoint, tried to unlock a new smartphone or laptop, or struggled through a state required background check, only to have the scanner repeatedly fail to read your fingerprints, you are not alone. For some individuals, this isn't due to dry skin or a poor scanner. it 's the result of a rare, underlying physical characteristic. The me

Patsy Chappell
4 days ago3 min read


The Secret Tools of Livescan Techs: Ice, Lotion and Perfect Prints
You are faced with a client whose prints are naturally too faint, dry, cracked, or excessively oily due to occupation, age, or medical conditions.
The law demands a high-quality, readable print for identity verification and submission, yet the client physically cannot provide one. Do you proceed with a poor-quality print that will likely be rejected (wasting the client's time and money), or do you turn the client away (failing to complete your service)?

Patsy Chappell
Nov 154 min read
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