Alphonse Bertillon

Alphonse Bertillon was a French criminalist and pioneer in forensic science in the late 19th century. He is best known for developing anthropometry, a system of measuring different parts of the human body to identify individuals, which was an early method of personal identification. Bertillon's work laid the foundation for modern biometric identification and influenced police procedures. He also created the first systematic method for classifying fingerprints. His innovative techniques significantly improved the identification and tracking of criminals, making law enforcement more effective. Bertillon’s contributions remain influential in forensic science and criminal investigations today.