: Creating a national database for identification.
J. Edgar Hoover was the first and longest-serving Director of the FBI, holding the position for 48 years from 1924 until his death in 1972. While he revolutionized modern law enforcement, his legacy is deeply polarized by his extensive use of illegal surveillance and political sabotage. Key Modernizations J EdgarHD
: Establishing the first FBI Lab to use scientific methods for crime solving. : Creating a national database for identification