Fingerprinting Merit Badge
Discover fingerprint science through history, classification systems, and hands-on pattern analysis. Learn civil vs criminal ID techniques to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- Understanding Fingerprint History Give a short history of fingerprinting.
- 2. Modern Identification Systems Explain the difference between the automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS) now used by law enforcement …
- 3. The Science of Fingerprints Name the surfaces of the body where friction or papillary ridges are found.
- 4. Taking Your Own Fingerprints Take a clear set of prints using ONE of the following methods:
At a glance
- Requirements
- 6
- Category
- Public Service
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 29, 2026