Fingerprinting Was First Accepted as a Reliable Technique of Identification

question 61

Multiple Choice

Fingerprinting was first accepted as a reliable technique of identification by the New York City Civil Service Commission for what purpose?

• A) To keep track of persons arrested within their jurisdiction
• B) To keep track of persons working as police officers in the city
• C) To keep track of applicants seeking employment with the city
• D) To keep track of all persons employed by the city

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