DACTYLOGRAPHY OR THE STUDY OF FINGER-PRINTS

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The study introduces the concept of using fingerprints as a unique and permanent means of identification, laying the groundwork for modern forensic science. Faulds proposed a classification system that recognized the individuality of fingerprint patterns, which could aid in criminal investigations. Although initially overlooked, his ideas gained recognition and influenced later developments by figures like Sir Francis Galton and Sir Edward Henry. Faulds's pioneering work has had a lasting impact on criminal identification and forensic practices worldwide.