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Fingerprint Quality Standard
Specialist Group Update
The Regulator has tasked the Fingerprint Quality
Standards Specialist Group (FQSSG), under the chairmanship of Neil Dennison, to draft a definition of the
scope of accreditation that should apply to FSA – MTP
101 Friction ridge detail: comparison. This follows issues raised with the Regulator by the NPCC regarding the role that the source of friction ridge detail (e.g.
finger, thumb, foot, palm) plays in undertaking comparison. When drafting the scope, the Regulator has
asked the FQSSG to consider the relevance of source
in terms of defining accredited methods. The Regulator will take into account the advice and guidance
from the FQSSG in considering whether any changes
are required in respect of how the comparison of friction ridge detail should be dealt with in respect of its
regulation, the requirements in the Code, the scope of
accreditation and focus for assessment, to ensure accurate and reliable evidence for criminal investigations
and proceedings.
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The Regulator wishes to ensure that the accreditation
to quality standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 is aligned
with the requirements of the Code and the interpretation of quality standards is clear for each forensic science activity that is subject to the Code.
If you have any views on FSA – MTP 101 then please
send them marked FAO Lee Parkes to FSREnquiries@forensicscienceregulator.gov.uk as Lee is the
lead scientist in this area and will be co-ordinating the
progress of this work for the Regulator.
Contact
Office of Forensic Science
RegulatorFSRenquiries@forensicscienceregulator.gov.uk
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