Preliminary investigation of the ability of fingerprint examiners in detection of sib-sib relationships based upon finger and palm prints similarities.

Variations in biometric parameters such as fingerprints between populations, genders and even twins are wide-ranging issues routinely examined by the forensic community. In this study we tested whether fingerprint examiners can detect if finger and palm prints originate from siblings. In total, 410 finger records and 300 palm records of siblings and non-siblings were examined by seven certified forensic fingerprint examiners with different levels of qualifications and experience.