Fingerprint Methodology

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Thomas Taylor
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Fingerprint Methodology

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Michael Cherry, Vice chair, Digital Technology Committee, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, President, Cherry Biometrics Inc., Woodcliff Lake, N.J -- commenting on the antiquated methodology of fingerprint comparison/identification:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opin ... 4146.story

How do we refute this misinformation?
George Reis
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Ignore him and his nonsense, just as one would ignore Chicken Little. If he brought up legitimate arguments, then he is worth our time. Since he makes stuff up, completely misunderstands our field, and/or purposely distorts information he isn't worth the time to make this post.

George
I can resist anything except temptation - Oscar Wilde
Kasey Wertheim
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I agree

Post by Kasey Wertheim »

George Reis wrote:If he brought up legitimate arguments, then he is worth our time.
I completely agree, George. I have spoken with Mr. Cherry on the phone many times, and it is clear to me that his only intent is to have a critical voice, and echo that voice regardless of the facts. He has disregarded correct information I have given him in the past, and he continues to put forth ludicrous ideas, such as his proposal to return to the Henry system of classification for better accuracy. (see below link for that gem)

http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news ... so?id=7946

-Kasey
Alan C
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Post by Alan C »

Has Cherry ever heard of more recent studies that show the odds to be millions of times greater than Galton suggested?
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