NATS 1575 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Search Algorithm, Silt, Cellophane
12 Apr 2017
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The firsts systematic attempt at personal identification was devised and introduced by a. The use of anthropometry as a method of identification rested on the premise that the dimensions of the human bone system remained fixed from age 20 until death. Skelton size were thought to be extremely diverse o two individuals could have the exact same measurements. For two decades, this system was considered the most accurate method of identification. But in the earth 20th century police began to appreciate and accept a system of identification based on the classification of finger ridge patterns known as fingerprints. Fauld suggested that skin ridge patterns could be important for the identification of criminals. Fauld was convinced fingerprints furnished infallible proof of identification. He officered to set up his own fingerprint bureau in scotland but this was rejected in favour of the bertillon method and reverse two decades later.
