Technical Report on the Articulation of the Reasoning and Foundational Principles Behind Friction Ridge Examinations

This document provides reference information to aid in articulating the reasoning and foundational principles behind the examination of friction ridge evidence. It provides additional explanations and references in support of fundamental statements made within the friction ridge discipline. The statements in the document include basic premises of friction ridge examination, the execution of the examination process, and the communication of the results of examinations. This document does not address the specific friction ridge examination conclusions or wording of those conclusions which are the subject of a separate document.