Feedback on forensic marking in DA cases really positive

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Feedback on forensic marking in DA cases 'really positive'

West Yorkshire ACC Damien Miller told a Community Outcomes meeting with regional Mayor Tracy Brabin that victims feels protected by having access to a spray that can detect offenders.

Date - 18th July 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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Approximately 300 victims of domestic abuse have been protected in West Yorkshire as a result of the force using forensic marking spray to identify perpetrators. Originally introduced for burglary offences, suspected domestic abusers can now be...

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