central fingerprint bureau and its main fuctions

1. Central FingerPrint Bureau & its main functions
Presented by:
Vaishnavi Bhedodkar
M.Sc Forensic Science
NFSU LNJN-NICFS

2. ORIGIN OF
FINGERPRINT
SCIENCE
● The idea that fingerprints could be used as a means
of personal identification was first put forward by
Sir William Herschel-1858
● Later, Dr. Henry Faulds gave the conclusion that no
two fingerprints are alike
● Sir Francis Galton -established scientifically the
basic principles of uniqueness and permanency in
FingerPrints
● Sir Edward Richard Henry, the Inspector General
of Police ,Bengal with the assistance of Azizul
Haque & Hemchandra Bose developed a system of
classifications of fingerprints
● The first ever Finger Print Bureau in the world
was established at Writer's Building at Calcutta
(now Kolkata) in the year 1897.

3. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTRAL
FINGER PRINT BUREAU
CFPB came into being in
1955 in Calcutta (now
Kolkata) under the
administrative control of the
Intelligence Bureau.
In 1973 the administrative
control was transferred to
CBI
In July 1986 CFPB was
finally placed under the
administrative control of the
newly formed National
Crime Records Bureau

4. FUNCTIONAL ROLES The main functions of the CFPB have been
mainly to maintain a database of
fingerprint of criminals, National &
International, and to disseminate the
information
● To maintain FingerPrint Record Slips,
conduct search of specified categories
of Indian and foreign criminals
convicted of offences falling under the
schedule of crime of CFPB, and also, to
maintain records of international
criminals sent by the Interpol Division
of CBI and Narcotics Control Bureau,
New Delhi.

5. ● To undertake examination of questioned finger impressions referred by Central Govt.
departments and Govt. of India undertakings.
● To impart training in F.P. Science (Theory and Practical) to police and non-police
personnel of State Govts. in India and personnel from foreign countries under 'Technical
Co-operation Scheme' of Colombo Plan, 'Special Commonwealth African Assistance Plan'
and International Technical and Economic Co-operation' with other developing countries.
● To Co-ordinate the work of the State FingerPrint Bureaux and give necessary guidance in
all matters relating to F.P. Science.To conduct All Indian Board Examination (since 1956)
every year for accrediting the FingerPrint Experts. The eligibility to appear in the
examination is a graduate from a recognized university and who has completed three years
practical experience in finger print work.

6. ● To conduct All Indian Board Examination (since 1956) every year for accrediting
the FingerPrint Experts. The eligibility to appear in the examination is a graduate
from a recognized university and who has completed three years practical
experience in finger print work
● To conduct competition in FingerPrint Science at the All India Police Duty Meet
(since 1958) annually.
● To publish ‘Finger Print in India’, an annual publication, which is an in-depth study
of the performance and activities of all the FingerPrint Bureaux of the country

7. KEY ROLE
At the Central Finger Print Bureau, all
the questioned documents involving
disputed FingerPrints are examined and
opinion given regarding their identity or
otherwise. The service is free of charge
for all Government agencies and Public
Sector Undertakings. In case of private
agencies or individuals, the documents
should be routed through Govt. agencies.

8. THANKYOU !!!