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The National Archives and Records Administration announced today that it is convening a forensic document examination team to study two pages of the handwritten notes of H. R. Haldeman, a chief of staff to President Richard M. Nixon, 1969-1973.
Rot setting in at police service: DA
South Africa
New data shows the rot has set into the SA Police Service (Saps) and government appears unconcerned to attend to the most fundamental problems, the Democratic Alliance said.
When it comes to DNA evidence, nothing's perfect
Minnesota
Tainted samples. Human error. Unexpected test results. Though often seen by jurors as infallible, DNA evidence doesn't always guarantee a conviction. Sometimes, it does just the opposite.
The state lab that tests the blood of suspected intoxicated drivers for drugs is facing a backlog of nearly 1,000 samples - and mounting - that threatens public safety, prosecutors and lab officials say.
 
Inside The State Police Lab: Part One
New York
Along with tough police work, Forensic Science can help close cases. But in reality, it takes more than an hour to solve a crime.
 
Law enforcement is a perfect example of a career that is expected to continue hiring new employees over the next decade.
 
Prospective buyers are preparing bids for LGC, the British specialist in forensics and other scientific testing.
 
 

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