When provided with a latent print, examiners routinely follow a process called ACE-V, which stands for analysis, comparison, evaluation, and verification. First, they must analyze the latent print to determine whether it is of sufficient value for comparison. If it is, they compare it to an exemplar print. The comparison leads to an evaluation, which can produce an identification (the prints originated from the same person), an exclusion (the prints do not originate from the same person), or an inconclusive decision. An identification decision triggers the fourth step: verification by another
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