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The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Science of Fingerprints, by Federal Bureau of Investigation John Edgar Hoover This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: The Science of Fingerprints Classification and Uses Author: Federal Bureau of Investigation John Edgar Hoover Release Date: August 10, 2006 [EBook #19022] Language: English Character set encoding: ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE SCIENCE OF FINGERPRINTS *** Produced by Jason Isbell, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net THE SCIENCE OF FINGERPRINTS Classification and Uses UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION John Edgar Hoover, _Director_ _INTRODUCTION_ This booklet concerning the study of fingerprints has been prepared by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the use of interested law enforcement officers and agencies, particularly those which may be contemplating the inauguration of fingerprint identification files. It is based on many years' experience in fingerprint identification work out of which has developed the largest collection of classified fingerprints in the world. Inasmuch as this publication may serve as a general reference on classification and other phases of fingerprint identification work, the systems utilized in the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation are set forth fully. The problem of pattern interpretation, in particular, is discussed in detail. Criminal identification by means of fingerprints is one of the most potent factors in obtaining the apprehension of fugitives who might otherwise escape arrest and continue their criminal activities indefinitely. This type of identification also makes possible an accurate determination of the number of previous arrests and convictions which, of course, results in the imposition of more equitable sentences by the judiciary, inasmuch as the individual who repeatedly violates the law finds it impossible to pose successfully as a first, or minor, offender. In addition, this system of identification enables the prosecutor to present his case in the light of the offender's previous record. It
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