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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Intelligence Studies

Background:

  • Traditional forensic science focuses narrowly on legal proceedings and court evidence.
  • This limited view overlooks the broader informational potential of forensic traces.
  • There's a need to integrate forensic science more effectively into intelligence-driven security models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a paradigm shift in forensic science, focusing on the informational content of traces.
  • To explore how forensic traces can support decision-making beyond the courtroom.
  • To develop a framework connecting forensic science to intelligence-led policing.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual framework development.
  • Analysis of the role of trace evidence in informational processes.
  • Literature review on forensic science and intelligence-led policing.

Main Results:

  • Forensic traces possess significant information content applicable to various decision-making processes.
  • Forensic science can actively inform new policing strategies centered on intelligence.
  • A framework is proposed to link forensic science with intelligence-led policing and crime scene examination.

Conclusions:

  • Refocusing on trace evidence enhances the utility of forensic science.
  • Integrating forensic intelligence into policing improves security strategies.
  • A structured approach to knowledge in crime scene examination is beneficial.