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ities that include data entry, fingerprint classification, fingerprint image com-
parison and verification, document processing, and latent fingerprint pro-
cessing.
SID NUMBER—The state identification number assigned to each individual on
a state file.
SMT—Scars, marks, and tattoos.
SMTP—Simple Mail Transfer Protocol transfers mail across networks.
SOW—Statement of work. Describes the tasks and responsibilities for a project.
SPATIAL RESOLUTION—Relationship of the individual pixels to the size of
the actual area represented.
SPECTRAL RESOLUTION—Color bands of light detected during image
acquisition.
STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY—The highest level of development of a
device or technique achieved at any particular time.
STORE AND FORWARD—A system capable of electronically receiving and pro-
cessing fingerprint cards at the state and then sending the fingerprints elec-
tronically into AFIS and to the FBI.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME)—Person who exhibits the highest level of
expertise in performing a specialized job, task, or skill.
SUBJECT SEARCH—A search, using biographical and/or physical data,
to identify a list of candidates having records that match the descriptors
specified. Subject search can be based upon name, gender, DOB, FBI
number, state identification number, Social Security number, and other bio-
graphical or physical data (height, weight, age) or combinations of these
characteristics.
SWGFAST—Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study and
Technology. Consists of 30 to 40 local, state, and federal law enforcement
officials and members of the community who will establish guidelines for the
development and enhancement of friction ridge examiners’ knowledge,
skills, and abilities and methods and protocols; establish guidelines for quality
assurance; and cooperate with national and international standards organi-
zations to disseminate the findings of SWGFAST.
TAC—Individual in the Control Terminal Agency (CTA) responsible for moni-
toring system use, enforcing system discipline, and assuring that the National
Crime Information Center (NCIC) operating procedures are followed.
TECHNICAL SEARCH—Using AFIS, a minutia-based fingerprint search of the
index fingers of the tenprint record. Some systems use thumbs or other
finger combinations.
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TENPRINT —A fingerprint card (or fingerprint card equivalent) containing
rolled and plain impressions from the ten fingers of an individual. The stan-
2 Tenprint Fingerprint Certification Program of the IAI uses “Tenprint” as one word. Henceforth
all IAI publications will reflect that spelling.