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Investigation, inteviews.
This UK study examines and evaluates police use of forensic science, and the extent to which their needs are being met by current forensic science provision. It gives an overview of the major reports since Rayner (1981) and Touche Ross (1987) as they relate to organisational issues and the processes through which forensic evidence can contribute to police investigations. It then looks at current practices. The issue of performance measurement and value for money is also considered. Finally, a brief overview of factors which might impact on forensic science provision and use is given.
Investigative interviewsing, formal proceedures, policies.
The report examines the public consultation mechanisms in place in 10 UK police forces and discusses the lessons learned. Possible ways for delivering consultation include community consultation meetings, social research, and networking; for feedback, annual reports, the local media, newsletters and newspapers, fliers and the internet are all possible approaches. Considerable variation was found in the way that each approach or 'mechanism' was applied, both within and between forces. In evaluating the potential performance of each of these approaches none was able to meet the full range of 'sub-aims' of consultation and feedback. It follows that forces and authorities must select a combination of 'mechanisms' when planning their consultation and feedback arrangements and build up a consultation and feedback package which can fully meet their needs. The package, and its expected performance can be described in a matrix form. The matrix methodology offers a template which a force and authority can apply to planning the best mix of possible consultation and feedback.
Court type, justice.
Strategy, consulting, monitoring, evaluation.