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Nov. 12, 2008
Reading the Fine Prints
Although the science seems simple, the reality is that people's lives are as dependant on the accuracy and dilligent work of fingerprint analysts as much as they are air-traffic controllers, writes Stan Goldman. - Forum Column
FORUM COLUMN
By Stan Goldman Given the recent reports of possibly erroneous convictions stemming from allegedly shoddy work and oversight in the Los Angeles Police Department's Latent Print Unit, perhaps one more real-life illustration demonstrating how unfortunately easy it is for this usually accepted form of scientific analysis to go awry through the simplest of misunderstandings and lack of concentration is called for. Some years ago w...
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