Bertillon system of identification authorized (St. Louis).

84.240. The board of police commissioners shall establishthe Bertillon system of identification of criminals and others bymeans of anthropometric indications, and they are furtherrequired to employ such additional assistance as may be necessaryto properly conduct and manage this department.

(RSMo 1939 § 7702, A.L. 1969 p. 77)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 7554; 1919 § 8964; 1909 § 9816