Tonopah, Nevada, May 2, 1911 – The dusty mining town of Tonopah has just gotten a whole lot more efficient in its pursuit of justice. The local sheriff’s office has installed the cutting-edge Bertillon system, a revolutionary new method of identifying and tracking suspects. This innovative technology, paired with the latest fingerprint analysis, makes Tonopah one of the most crime-fighting-capable towns in the country.
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Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Law Enforcement
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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