What is the proper sequence for fingerprinting and mugshot collection during booking?

• A. Verify identity, capture fingerprints using standard methods, take mugshots (frontal and profile) per policy, verify prints match, and attach records to the booking file with chain-of-custody.
• B. Take mugshots first, then fingerprints, then verify identity.
• C. Verify prints match before capturing fingerprints.
• D. Attach records to booking file without chain-of-custody.

Answer: (A)

The sequence is about ensuring the person is correctly identified and that all biometric data is collected and documented in a way that can be trusted. Start by confirming who the individual is to prevent mixing up records. Then capture fingerprints using the agency’s standard methods so the prints are consistent and usable in databases and comparisons. After printing, take mugshots (front and profile) per policy to create a visual record linked to the biometric data. Once the prints are on file, verify that those prints actually match the person’s identity to catch any misattribution or data-entry errors. Finally, attach all records to the booking file with a chain-of-custody to keep the documentation secure and traceable from collection through storage, ensuring admissibility and integrity of the evidence.