Historical Developments of the Western Australia Fingerprint Bureau
Perth, Western Australia: Western Australian Fingerprint Bureau, 2003. Quarto, spiral-bound with historical photos cover sheet, b&w illus, references, pp (iii), 70. The author's name is not stated, but the author is stated to be a member of the fingerprint bureau of the WA Police (with main researcher being Peter Conole). No date stated, c. 2003. Fine condition. Rare.
A methodical, carefully documented study of the developments of the methodology and use of fingerprinting in the WA Police. WA began the first police operated fingerprint bureau in Australia. One chapter deals with WA fingerprint and forensic experts attending the scene of the Bali bombing in 2002. The author concludes with a list of hypotheses that have been proven or disproven. "The results of this practical project have been surprising. New information in relation to the Western Australian Fingerprint Bureau has been uncoverered. Existing information has been wrong, while other existing information has been confirmed." Item #106842
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