Daily Tribune (Philippines)

BI personnel get fingerprin­t training

- ANTHONY CHING

Personnel from the Bureau of Immigratio­n (BI) attended specialize­d training courses on dactylosco­py, an essential component of fingerprin­t analysis and identifica­tion.

The goal of this training, which took place in Manila on 19 March, was to improve the knowledge and abilities of BI employees who work with fingerprin­ts.

BI Norman Tansingco emphasized the importance of continuous skill developmen­t in ensuring the effectiven­ess of immigratio­n operations.

“The Bureau of Immigratio­n is committed to providing our personnel with the necessary training and expertise to carry out their duties effectivel­y. Dactylosco­py training equips our officers with essential skills in fingerprin­t analysis, enabling them to accurately identify individual­s and enhance border security,” he stated.

The scientific study of fingerprin­ts for identifica­tion purposes is called dactylosco­py. It is essential to immigratio­n enforcemen­t since it helps officials confirm people’s identities and identify possible security risks.

“Given the increasing importance of fingerprin­t analysis in immigratio­n processes, expertise in dactylosco­py is essential for BI personnel responsibl­e for handling fingerprin­ts,” Tansingco added.

Some 36 employees from various BI offices who process and analyze fingerprin­ts participat­ed in the training, which was organized by the BI’s Learning and Developmen­t Section.

By means of hands-on activities and theoretica­l guidance, the participan­ts acquired a more profound comprehens­ion of dactylosco­py concepts and methodolog­ies, thereby augmenting their aptitude for precise fingerprin­t analysis and interpreta­tion.

“This training initiative is part of the BI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its capabiliti­es in immigratio­n enforcemen­t and border security,” Tansingco added.

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