Forensics: Changing Landscape Heralds New Era

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Chief: 'We must not be complacent about historic allegations' - Outgoing professional standards lead says undercover claims can damage confidence.

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Chief's detective wife 'drunkenly abused' custody staff - Partner of sacked Cleveland chief Sean Price denies that behaviour was down to drink, claiming she had been assaulted.

Leaders 'treated force like a medieval fiefdom' - End of high profile investigation weeded out malpractice and removed unfit individuals from office, says IPCC.

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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