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The FBI is commemorating a significant milestone in forensic science and law enforcement. On Wednesday, the agency marked the 100th anniversary of its fingerprinting technology with a ceremony at its West Virginia branch. This event celebrated the century-long evolution of fingerprinting as a critical tool in criminal investigations.
The FBI's Identification Division, known as "Ident," was established in 1924 with the mission of collecting and using fingerprints from law enforcement agencies nationwide to aid in solving cases. Since its inception, the technology and processes involved in fingerprint identification. . .
