Fingerprint evidence

Statistical model unlocks barriers to use of fingerprint evidence in court 
Potentially key fingerprint evidence is currently not being considered due to shortcomings in the way it is reported, according to a report published today in Significance, the magazine of the Royal Statistical Society and the American Statistical Association. Researchers involved in the study have devised a statistical model to enable the weight of fingerprint evidence to be quantified, paving the way for its full inclusion in the criminal identification process.

Crime gangs push paint stripper as 'party' drug - news.com.au

Crime gangs push paint stripper as 'party' drug
	CRIME syndicates are pushing a dangerous industrial solvent as a harmless "party" drug, detectives say.

Tattoo ID - PhysOrg.com

Whose Tattoo Is It Anyway?
(PhysOrg.com) -- An infra-red digital camera could be a crucial tool in the fight against crime when trying to identify suspects by their tattoos, according to new University of Derby research.