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Editorial
. 2019 Jul 19:1:285-287.
doi: 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2019.06.046. eCollection 2019.

Crime scene investigation in Pakistan: A perspective

Rana Muhammad Mateen  1 , Asma Tariq  2
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Crime scene investigation in Pakistan: A perspective

Rana Muhammad Mateen et al. Forensic Sci Int Synerg. .

Abstract

Crime scene investigation is an important tool in criminal investigation process. Proper processing of crime scene is a prerequisite for successfully solving a criminal case. In Pakistan, local policemen are not properly trained and equipped with the necessary items required for systematic processing of crime scene including proper identification and collection of evidence. Certain capacity building measures and improvements must be needed for proper processing of crime scene in Pakistan. This article focuses the current situation and strategies being practiced in Pakistan followed by suggestions for capacity building measures in this field.

Keywords: Capacity building; Crime scene; Investigation process; Pakistan.

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