Digital prints speed up detection

UK scientists say their new system for checking fingerprints is having a big impact in the fight against crime. The BBC reports.

"Six police forces are now using the technology, which relies on new compression techniques to transmit digital prints over mobile phones. Professor Nigel Allinson from Sheffield University said matches could now be made within hours as opposed to days."

emily | 1:35 PM | SMS used by the Police |
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