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When did the formal study of fingerprint science begin?
When did the formal study of fingerprint science begin?
Who was the British chief administrative officer who used fingerprints in India to prevent fraudulent collection of army pay accounts?
Who was the British chief administrative officer who used fingerprints in India to prevent fraudulent collection of army pay accounts?
Who wrote to the publication Nature on the practical use of fingerprints for the identification of criminals?
Who wrote to the publication Nature on the practical use of fingerprints for the identification of criminals?
Which ancient civilization had clay seals of Chinese origin bearing thumbprints?
Which ancient civilization had clay seals of Chinese origin bearing thumbprints?
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In which district of Bengal, India did Sir William James Herschel use fingerprints to prevent fraudulent collection of army pay accounts?
In which district of Bengal, India did Sir William James Herschel use fingerprints to prevent fraudulent collection of army pay accounts?
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Who developed understanding of the history in personal identification through fingerprints?
Who developed understanding of the history in personal identification through fingerprints?
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What was the first official use of fingerprints noted in the USA?
What was the first official use of fingerprints noted in the USA?
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Who devised the first scientific method of classifying fingerprint patterns?
Who devised the first scientific method of classifying fingerprint patterns?
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When was the International Association for Identification (IAI) established?
When was the International Association for Identification (IAI) established?
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What is the most commonly used forensic evidence worldwide?
What is the most commonly used forensic evidence worldwide?
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Which human identification system outperforms DNA to identify more murderers and rapists?
Which human identification system outperforms DNA to identify more murderers and rapists?
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In which year did the United States foster the development of fingerprint identification to its most intricate system?
In which year did the United States foster the development of fingerprint identification to its most intricate system?
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What characteristic makes fingerprints stand out among all other forensic sciences?
What characteristic makes fingerprints stand out among all other forensic sciences?
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Who used a system of fingerprint as a criminal identification based on Sir Francis Galton's studies?
Who used a system of fingerprint as a criminal identification based on Sir Francis Galton's studies?
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'Branding and maiming' were used to mark criminals in which civilizations?
'Branding and maiming' were used to mark criminals in which civilizations?
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'Fingerprints offer an infallible means of personal identification' because:
'Fingerprints offer an infallible means of personal identification' because:
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Study Notes
History of Fingerprint Science
- Formal study of fingerprint science began in the late 19th century.
- Sir William James Herschel utilized fingerprints in India to combat fraudulent army pay accounts.
Key Figures and Publications
- Edward Henry wrote to Nature, advocating for the practical use of fingerprints in criminal identification.
- Sir Francis Galton contributed significantly to fingerprint study and classification.
Ancient Civilizations
- Ancient Babylon had clay seals of Chinese origin featuring thumbprints.
Forensic Applications
- First official use of fingerprints in the USA noted in the early 20th century.
- Fingerprints are the most commonly used forensic evidence globally.
Classification and Identification
- The first scientific method of classifying fingerprint patterns was devised by Edward Henry.
- The International Association for Identification (IAI) was established in 1915.
Comparative Effectiveness
- Fingerprints outperform DNA in identifying more murderers and rapists in certain scenarios.
Unique Characteristics
- The uniqueness of fingerprint patterns makes them a robust method for personal identification, deemed more reliable than other forensic sciences.
Historical Practices
- Branding and maiming were methods used to mark criminals in ancient civilizations.
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Test your knowledge about the historical background, Bertillon System, origin, and events of fingerprints, as well as forensic personal identification techniques. Explore the development and understanding of fingerprint science throughout history.
