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"Bertillon: Pioneering Criminal Identification in New York Police" Tableau synoptic des traits physionomiques: pour servir a l etude du " Alphonse Bertillon
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"Bertillon: Pioneering Criminal Identification in New York Police" Tableau synoptic des traits physionomiques: pour servir a l etude du " Alphonse Bertillon, the mastermind behind the innovative criminal identification system, revolutionized law enforcement in New York. With his groundbreaking Tableau synoptic des traits physionomiques, he provided an invaluable tool for studying and identifying criminals. This meticulous method involved recording detailed physical characteristics of individuals like Henri Auvin, a 37-year-old chaudronnier from St-Meme (Charente-Inferieure), and Antoine Benoit, a 29-year-old journalier from Paris Xle with anarchist tendencies and vagabondage. Bertillon's genius extended beyond mere physical descriptions; he also introduced the notation of scars and schematic drawings to enhance accuracy. His work in ca. 1893 left an indelible mark on criminal identification techniques worldwide. Even today, we can appreciate the satirical side of Bertillon's legacy through his BERTILLON SATIRE collection. Through this remarkable system, Eugene Bellemans (or Michel) from Gand (Belgique), Pierre Baur from St Leonard (Haute-Vienne), Frederic Jean-Baptiste Mazoldi from Bicroz (Autriche), Louis Alexandre Barbier from Jussecourt (Marne), Auguste Leon Maillabuau born on August 23rd, 1893 in Paris Vle as an anarchist comptable all became known entities within the realm of crime prevention. The impact of Alphonse Bertillon's contributions cannot be overstated; Gustave Mathieu was one among many who benefited greatly during the late 1880s-90s thanks to Bertillon's revolutionary methods. Today we recognize Alphonse Bertillon as a true pioneer whose dedication to accurate criminal identification forever changed law enforcement practices.