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What does Galton's classification system include?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Galton's details?
Who was responsible for the first practical use of fingerprints in law enforcement?
What significant event involving fingerprints occurred in Buenos Aires in 1892?
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What method was used by the Director-General of the Post Offices in India in 1889?
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Which of the following correctly describes a bifurcation in fingerprinting?
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What was the original purpose of I.W. Taber's proposal for thumbprints?
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What was Francisca Rojas's role in the murder case mentioned?
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What was the primary role of Herschel when he began his extensive study of friction ridge skin?
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What significant event occurred in 1903 related to fingerprinting?
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What significant document did Herschel write that outlined his ideas on fingerprinting?
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How did Henry Faulds first become interested in friction ridge skin?
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Who were the experts that testified against Thomas Jennings?
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What was the primary focus of Inez Whipple's 1904 paper?
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What was one of the main contributions of Herschel in the field of fingerprint identification?
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Which year did Herschel write the Hooghly Letter?
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What landmark contribution to fingerprinting did Mary Holland make?
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What was a significant outcome of the fingerprinting of inmates in Leavenworth prison in 1904?
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What unique aspects of friction ridge skin did Herschel discuss in his writings?
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What theory did Inez Whipple propose regarding mammalian evolution?
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During which period did Faulds conduct his research on friction ridge skin?
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Where did Faulds establish a hospital while working on his research?
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What technique was primarily utilized by Inspector Ferrier and Major McClaughry at Leavenworth prison?
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In which year was Thomas Jennings convicted based on fingerprint evidence?
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What is the primary focus of the work 'The Fingerprint Story' by G. Lambourne?
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In which publication was the '12 Point Rule' in fingerprint identification evaluated?
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Who authored the work discussing the first complete history of identification in the United States?
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What is the significance of the case State v Johnson (1938) in the context of fingerprinting?
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Which of the following authors is associated with the legal evidence pertaining to fingerprints?
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What field does the publication 'Zeitschrift für Morphologie und Anthropologie' primarily relate to?
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What topic did Xiang-Xin and Chun-Ge explore in their 1988 paper?
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What was stated in 'Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty' authored by M.M. Kline?
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Who was the Director of the Laboratory of Police at Lyons, France?
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What does the theory of poroscopy relate to?
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What was the significant conclusion made by Judge Beauchamp regarding fingerprints?
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What was the impact of the research conducted by Edmond Locard on law enforcement?
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Which of the following statements is true about fingerprints according to Wilder and Wentworth?
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What was combined on July 1, 1924, to establish the Identification Division in the U.S. Justice Department?
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What evidence did Judge Beauchamp require the defense to provide in his ruling?
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Which publication includes the statement on the patterns of friction skin being individual?
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Study Notes
Contributions of Sir William Herschel
- Recognized identification potential of friction ridge skin in preventing fraud while serving as a magistrate in Bengal (1860).
- Promoted widespread fingerprint recording as a means of identification during his tenure at Hooghly (1877).
- Authored the "Hooghly Letter" proposing broader adoption of fingerprint systems across regions (August 15, 1877).
Henry Faulds and Early Research
- Intrigued by ridge patterns on pottery found on a Japanese beach, prompting a deep interest in friction ridge skin (1880).
- Opened a hospital in Japan, where he conducted research and collected prints from both monkeys and humans to analyze ridge characteristics.
Pioneering Fingerprint Classification
- Francis Galton developed a classification system for fingerprints including minutiae like bifurcations, endings, short ridges, and enclosures (1892).
- Identification systems further advanced by Hans Gross and others in various countries.
- Juan Vucetich implemented practical fingerprint classification in Argentina, utilizing it for criminal identification.
Notable Cases and Legal Recognition
- The first murder case solved using thumbprint evidence occurred in Buenos Aires in 1892, leading to broader acceptance of fingerprints in forensic investigations.
- The Leavenworth prison began systematic fingerprinting in America, cementing the use of fingerprints in prisoner identification.
Advancements in Ridgeology and Forensic Science
- Inez Whipple’s landmark work detailed the evolution of friction ridge skin, marking critical progress in fingerprint science (1904).
- Edmond Locard advanced the field through his theories on poroscopy, demonstrating the importance of sweat pores in fingerprint comparison (1914).
Legal Precedents and Challenges
- Thomas Jennings was convicted based on fingerprint evidence in 1910, establishing judicial reliance on fingerprint analysis.
- The court upheld that uniqueness of fingerprints warranted burden of proof on the defense to prove prints were shared among individuals, solidifying their validity in law.
Development of National Fingerprint Record Systems
- By 1924, the U.S. Government established a comprehensive fingerprint identification system by combining various records from prisons.
- The FBI's involvement in disaster identification highlighted the utility of fingerprints beyond criminal records.
The Role of Science in Law Enforcement
- Research efforts highlighted the permanent and unique nature of fingerprint characteristics, with foundational studies laying the groundwork for modern forensic practices.
- Scientific validation of fingerprints addressed legal concerns, ensuring they were recognized as reliable forensic evidence.
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This quiz explores the fascinating history and science behind friction ridge skin and its significance in fingerprint collection. Examining key figures and methodologies, participants will learn about the evolution of fingerprinting from the 19th century onwards. Join us in uncovering the complex world of biometric identification.