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What was CID

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Criminal investigation department
. plain clothed detectives who would go undercover
. by 1883 there were 800 CID officers
. investigated the most serious crimes
. finger prints and DNA evidence

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What was the Bertillon system?

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. recorded physical measurements of criminals through photography and records
. mugshots, measurements
. applied to only one single person to identify re offenders
. replaced by fingerprint system but still used today

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Suggest some improves in communication

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. communicate by telephone in 1900s lines rather then whistles
. motorised transport
. development of radios + computers

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