Which of the following statements is true about fingerprint evidence?

A. The potential error rate for fingerprint identification in actual practice has been systematically studied.
B. There is a uniform approach to deciding what counts as a match between two fingerprints.
C. There is a definite lack of quality control relating to fingerprint examiners themselves.
D. Fingerprint examiners are compelled in court to testify with "probability" about a match between two fingerprints.


Answer: C

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