DNA databases as alternative data sources for criminological research

DNA traces found at crime scenes and DNA records held in databases have already helped the police to solve numerous investigations into specific crimes. The police clearly benefit from the use of forensic science at an operational (i.e. case) level. This paper focuses on the use of forensic DNA at a...

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Main Author: De Moor, Sabine (Author)
Contributors: Vander Beken, Tom ; Van Daele, Stijn
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: European journal on criminal policy and research
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Co-offending
Methodology
Network analysis
Serial offending
Strategic research

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