In
addition to using fingerprint classification for criminal files, they are also used in the identification of other
persons.
Fingerprints used to be manually searched, one million fingerprint
cards on file would take about 65 years to complete. The automated
technology used by the Pennsylvania state Police
today, (A.F.I.S.) can accomplish the same task in about 30 minutes.
The Records and Identification Division of the State
Police is responsible for the classification and filing of fingerprint records from all state police
and municipal departments in Pennsylvania.
