Fingerprinting Badge - On Demand 24/7

On-Demand Course: Available 24/7, our on-demand courses offer flexibility to learn at your own pace. Access materials anytime, revisit content as needed, and complete the course on your schedule.

Scouts who earn the Fingerprinting merit badge will be taught about and use a crucial technique that is employed by law enforcement officials, along with other materials such as matching dental records and DNA sampling, to assist in identifying missing persons, amnesia victims, abducted children, and others.

Interactive Online Badges are Open to ALL Scouts in ANY Council. We also welcome youth 11-17 interested in Scouting to join a class.

Ensure you have communicated with your Scoutmaster or Unit Leader prior to attending this and all other Badge Classes regarding your intent to complete the Badge.

Class Preparation
Be Prepared:

Scouts should come prepared with answers to the requirements to the best of their ability.

Maintain a Positive Scouting Focus and Attitude:

Approach each class with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Technical Requirements:

A laptop or desktop computer
High-speed internet access

Digital Blue Cards:

Upon successfully completing all requirements, you will receive a digital Blue Card via email.

Remember, a Blue Card is not COMPLETE until your Unit Leader signs it.
We recommend obtaining approval from your Unit Leader before taking the course. After receiving the Blue Card, pass it to your Unit Leader for final signatures.

Completion Timeline:

You have until your 18th birthday to complete any outstanding requirements. However, we highly recommend finishing them sooner.

We are committed to supporting you until all requirements are fulfilled. Completing these requirements is the responsibility of the Scout.