Forensics: Changing Landscape Heralds New Era

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Three forces risk becoming 'inviable' in future - Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire and Gwent Police's financial strategies in need of urgent improvement, inspectorate says.

IPCC 'cannot dictate police practice' over conferring - Staff associations claim changes to post incident procedures need to be supported by evidence and suggest watchdog is pursuing its own agenda.

Officers' use of Taser should be 'robustly justified' - New report by watchdog highlights number of issues – including inappropriate use in custody setting.

Chief: Policing must 'embrace digital era' - Use of body worn video to replace traditional forms of evidence collection and witness statements could be considered in future.

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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