The Science of Fingerprints: Classification and Uses

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Science of Fingerprints, by Federal Bureau of InvestigationJohn Edgar HooverThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and withalmost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away orre-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License includedwith this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.orgTitle: The Science of Fingerprints Classification and UsesAuthor: Federal Bureau of InvestigationJohn Edgar HooverRelease Date: August 10, 2006 [EBook #19022]Language: EnglishCharacter set encoding: ISO-8859-1*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE SCIENCE OF FINGERPRINTS ***Produced by Jason Isbell, Linda Cantoni, and the OnlineDistributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.netTHE SCIENCEOFFINGERPRINTSClassification and UsesUNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONJohn Edgar Hoover, _Director__INTRODUCTION_This booklet concerning the study of fingerprints has been prepared bythe Federal Bureau of Investigation for the use of interested lawenforcement officers and agencies, particularly those which may becontemplating the inauguration of fingerprint identification files. Itis based on many years' experience in fingerprint identification workout of which has developed the largest collection of classifiedfingerprints in the world. Inasmuch as this publication may serve as ageneral reference on classification and other phases of fingerprintidentification ...