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The role of fingerprints in criminal investigations continues to evolve from "summary" of Forensic Fingerprints by Max M. Houck
The field of forensic fingerprints has seen significant advancements in recent years, leading to a continuous evolution in the role that fingerprints play in criminal investigations. Once primarily used as a means of identification, fingerprints are now being utilized in a variety of ways to help solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. One of the key developments in the use of fingerprints in criminal investigations is the adoption of automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS). These systems have revolutionized the way fingerprints are analyzed and compared, allowing for faster and more accurate identification of suspects. By digitizing and storing fingerprint data, AFIS has greatly enhanced the ability of law enforcement agencies to match prints found at crime scenes to those in a database. In addition to AFIS, advancements in forensic technology have also expanded t...
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