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[–] Pistcow@lemm.ee 6 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Same with finger prints, ballistics, and a shit load of other pseudo science.

[–] jadero@mander.xyz 3 points 9 months ago

I don't think that the uniqueness of fingerprints is in doubt, but their analysis and use might not be up to snuff. I've read numerous articles over the last couple of decades that call into question at least the statistical underpinnings of what it means to declare a match.

But law enforcement in general seems to be filled with pseudoscience, from profiling and interview techniques to body language and lie detection.

[–] BruceTwarzen@kbin.social 1 points 9 months ago

What about psychics and lue detector tests.