Forensics: Changing Landscape Heralds New Era

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Officer vows to continue policing despite Parkinson's - Debilitating diagnosis has not stopped a Gwent Police officer achieving his ambitions and continuing his policing career.

NCA recruits aviation enthusiasts - Agency looks to volunteers amid concerns that vulnerable airfields are being exploited by criminals.

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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