Forensics: Changing Landscape Heralds New Era

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Scotland 'may develop independent chief officer training' - Discussions have sped up recently, President of Association of Scottish Police Superintendents says.

Court considers if police have 'negligence claim immunity' - Family of woman stabbed to death by an ex-partner press ahead with action at the Supreme Court.

Time 'is not right to give specials' Taser' - But national lead for volunteer officers believes personnel should be given responsibilities in line with regular counterparts.

Restorative justice: Labour's domestic violence claims 'wrong' - National lead and Howard League for Penal Reform defend police use of community resolutions to deal with some domestic abuse cases.

Changes in key aspects of forensic science investigation have paved the way for innovation and development in the field.

Date - 18th December 2012
By - Jasmin McDermott - Police Oracle

The changing landscape of forensic investigation is paving the way for further innovation and development within the area, the ACPO lead for the portfolio has said.In an interview with PoliceOracle.com, CC Chris Sims said the past year had seen...

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