Bertillonage is a process, or system, used for identifying criminals. This system was first used by Alphonso Bertillon, hence the name. Bertillon was an officer and bio-metrics researcher. The system used antropometric from the head, arm span, scars, notable physical features and pictures. I don't think the Bertillonage should be used today because people can put on make up and alter their features. They can also use makeup to cover birthmarks or scars. Arm span and the head change slightly over time, which may also mislead investigators. Fingerprints and blood tests are widely used today for confirming identities. They are a lot more accurate and can't really be faked/duplicated.
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