ABSTRACT
This chapter presents a pilot project for computer assisted stolen cheque collection handling. Computer assisted searching of the checks became the most viable way of handling the ever-growing collection. The Hebrew alphabet lends itself to relatively simple classification, since it is comprised of unconnected letters only, whether they be script or block printing. The Hebrew Alphabet lends itself to a rather easy classification as it comprises separately written letters. This applys both to the block letters used in printing and to the handwritten cursive letters. The idea behind using writing habits was based on the concept that while under pressure of committing the crime, a person will tend to adhere to his habits of writing and form filling even if he is aware of the need to disguise his handwriting. All of the new cheques’ parameters are compared to the whole data base.
