Have you heard of the Bertillon system? Before the 20th century, this method of criminal identification involved taking an individual’s biometrics by measuring dozens of features of their face and body. But a case came up in which the Bertillon system fell short, prompting a new system to take its place. In 1903, a convicted criminal named Will West was taken to Leavenworth federal prison in Kansas. Upon arrival, the admissions clerk realized his biometrics matched perfectly with another convict
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Have you heard of the Bertillon system? Before the 20th century, this method of criminal identification involved taking an individual’s biometrics by measuring dozens of features of their face and body. But a case came up in which the Bertillon system fell short, prompting a new system to take its place. In 1903, a convicted criminal named Will West was taken to Leavenworth federal prison in Kansas. Upon arrival, the admissions clerk realized his biometrics matched perfectly with another convict
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#GJPD Forensic Fact - What was the Bertillon System? Check out this edition of GJPD Forensic Fact! Civilian Manager Trent Rundquist explains how the Bertillon System was used for identifying criminals before fingerprinting became standard! #servingGJ #ForensicFact #fingerprints #latentprint #forensics #DidYouKnow #coolstuff | Grand Junction Police Department
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In 1903, Will West arrived at Leavenworth Penitentiary, only to be mistaken for inmate William West, who looked identical and had the same Bertillon measurements. This exposed the flaws of the Bertillon system. The following year, Scotland Yard’s Sgt. John K. Ferrier introduced fingerprinting to Leavenworth, leading to its adoption as the standard for criminal identification in the U.S. #facts #factsyoudidntknow
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