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 exhibitions 

1988: Fingerprint Input Monitor (NAFIS)

Fingerprint input monitor - The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) was the first system in the world that was national. It was in use at the AFP until 2001. Police welcomed the technology because it reduced the time-consuming and, at times, impossible task of manually searching files. Donated by Bruce Comber. (Cat. No. AFPM2121, AFPM2122)

 

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1990: Kenny Koala Puppet​

Kenny Koala puppet - Constable Kenny Koala has been an educator and friend to many children within the ACT region for over 30 years. He has progressed from Constable to Senior Constable, a remarkable career for one so short. However his message to children has remained constant: that police are friendly and caring people who are here to help. (Cat. No. AFPM1904)

 

 

1989: Reward Poster

Reward poster - The murder of Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester caused deep distress throughout the AFP and grave concern throughout Australia. A poster, annotated by an unknown person, shows the level of esteem in which Colin Winchester was held. (Cat. No. AFPM771)

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