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I need the reverse - how to convert NCIC to Henry
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The NCIC Fingerprint Classification Code consists of 20 characters.

Two characters represent each finger as follows:
BlockBlockFinger
12Right thumb
34Right index
56Right middle
78Right ring
910Right little
1112Left thumb
1314Left index
1516Left middle
1718Left ring
1920Left little

The following codes apply:
Pattern TypePattern SubgroupNCIC Fingerprint Code
ArchPlain AA
ArchTented TT
LoopRadial Two numeric characters representing
the ridge count plus 50 (maximum 99)
LoopUlnar Two numeric characters representing
the actual ridge count (maximum 49)
WhorlPlain - Inner TracingPI
WhorlPlain - Meet TracingPM
WhorlPlain Outer TracingPO
WhorlCentral Pocket - Inner TracingCI
WhorlCentral Pocket - Meet TracingCM
WhorlCentral Pocket - Outer TracingCO
WhorlDouble Loop - Inner TracingDI
WhorlDouble Loop - Meet TracingDM
WhorlDouble Loop - Outer TracingDO
WhorlAccidental - Inner TracingXI
WhorlAccidental - Meet TracingXM
WhorlAccidental - Outer TracingXO
Missing/Amputated
or Bandaged Finger
XX
Scarred/Mutilated PatternSR


Thus, a fingerprint card with the following Henry Classification:
Right ThumbRight IndexRight MiddleRight RingRight Little
Ulnar Loop
Ridge Count 12
Double Loop Whorl
Outer Tracing
Ulnar Loop
Ridge Count 11
Radial Loop
Ridge Count 16
Ulnar Loop
Ridge Count 14
Left ThumbLeft IndexLeft MiddleLeft RingLeft Little
Ulnar Loop
Ridge Count 27
Tented ArchAmputated
Finger
Ulnar Loop
Ridge Count 17
Central Pocket
Loop Whorl
Inner Tracing

Would have the following NCIC Fingerprint Code: 12DO11661427TTXX17CI

Notes:
Code XX is used in instances of missing and totally/partly amputated fingers or where conditions make it impossible (e.g., bandaged) to accurately classify. Do NOT assign the opposite finger classification as is done in the Henry system of classification.

Code SR is used in instances in which the fingerprint cannot be accurately classified because of scarring or mutilation. Do NOT assign the opposite finger classification as is done in the Henry system of classification.

Years ago, the NCIC Fingerprint Code for all whorls used only the whorl tracing, i.e., II, MM, and OO. Some older NCIC records still reflect those older codes.

Years ago, AC was used as the NCIC Fingerprint Code representing "approximate classification" and UC was used to represent "Unclassifiable." Although the AC and UC codes still exist in some legacy files, XX would now be used.
Reference FBI EFTS 7.0; www.fbi.gov

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