Procedure followed in collecting, preserving, storing and transporting evidence

Procedure followed in collecting, preserving, storing and transporting evidence
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Procedures followed in collecting, preserving, storing and transporting evidence
In criminal investigation, physical evidence has become paramount in the recent past. Physical evidence like fingerprints, DNA and trace evidence may link a suspect directly to a crime. Many courts do not rely on eyewitnesses as they may be biased. This therefore makes physical evidence very crucial in incriminating a suspect.
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Prosecution in a criminal case occurs where there is solid physical evidence and not a mere eyewitness.
According to Ortemeier, (2005) ethical leadership skills are very important in policing and therefore in police investigations. Moving away from "incident-driven techniques, to problem-oriented, intelligence-led policing" is the best way to carry on investigations and preserve valid results for a considerable length of periods. This ensures that justice is achieved and it deals with the problem of false charges and incarceration. Therefore according to Ortemeier, (2005) integrating ethics and leadership concepts into investigations can easily deal with some of the challenges facing the Homeland Security as well as the police. This in turn will restore confidence in the whole ju...