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DNA and Policing

Books

DNA: A Practical Guide / Rose, David. Toronto. ON, Cdn: Thompson Carswell. HV 9314 R72 2008

DNA Evidence, Wrongful Convictions and Wrongful Acquittals / Griffith, Gareth. New South Wales, Astrl.: NSW Parliamentary Library Research Service. KUC 390.3 G87 2006

The DNA Field Experiment: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Use of DNA in the Investigation of High-Volume Crimes / Roman, John K.: Washington, D.C., USA: Urban Institute RA 1057.5 R66 2008

Forensic DNA Analysis: A Laboratory Manual / McClintock, J. Thomas. Boca Raton, Flm US: CRC Press. RA 1057.55 M13 2008

Genetic Policing: The Use of DNA in Criminal Investigations / Williams, Robin. Cullompton, GB: Willan Publishing. RA 1057.55 W67 2008

Is your Police Service Ready for Bill C-187: Amendments to the DNA Identification Act / Ottawa, ON, Cdn: Canadian Police College. RA 1057.55 Is1 2008

New Frontiers in Forensic DNA Analysis: International Practices and Implications for Canada = Avancées de l'analyse génétique en criminalistique : dimensions internationales et conséquences
pour le Canada / Norris, Sonya. Ottawa, ON, Cdn: Parliamentary Information and Research Service. RA 1057.55 N67 2009

Preuve par l'ADN : La génétique au service de la justice / Coquoz, Raphael. Lausanne, Fr: Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes. RA 1057.55 C79 2006


Articles

La banque nationale de données génétiques : Une ressource précieuse pour les enquêtes criminelles / Charron, Josée. La revue des chefs de police du Canada, (hiver 2003), p. 22-24.

Chimaerism, Mosaicism, and Forensic DNA Analysis / Walker, Tristan J. Journal of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science Vol. 41, No. 1 (Mar 2008), p. 21-28.

DNA: Technology the Street Cop Can Use / Lasha, Paul R. Law Officer Magazine: Tactics, Technology, Training, Vol. 3, No. 9 (Sep 2007), p. 36-38, 40.

DNA Analysis of Natural Fiber Rope / Dunbar, Mignon. Journal of Forensic Sciences Vol. 54, No. 1, (Jan 2009), p. 108-113.

The DNA Expansion Program and Criminal Investigation / McCartney, Carole. British Journal of Criminology, Vol. 46, No. 2 (2006), p. 175-192.

DNA Profiles From Flip-Open Cell Phones / McFadden, Meghan J. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 41, No. 2 (Dec 2009), p. 89-98.

DNA Reviews: DNA Identification Following CBRN Incidents / Socratous, Eleni. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, Vol. 4, No. 4 (2008), p. 255-258.

DNA Swabs From Vehicles: A Study on Retention times, Locations, and Viability of Identifying the Most Recent Driver / Wu, David. Journal of Forensic Identification, Vol. 60, No. 3 (May/Jun 2010), p. 308-319.

The Effects of DNA Evidence on Homicide Cases in Court / Briody, Michael. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, Vol. 37, No. 2 (2004), p. 231-252.

Les effets de vérité du discours de l'ADN au Canada / Dufresne, Martin. Criminology, Vol. 41, No. 1 (2008), p. 83-102.

Exploring the Use of DNA Evidence in Homicide Investigations: Implications for Detective Work and Case Clearance / Schroeder, David. Police Quarterly, Vol. 12, No.32 (Sep 2009), p.
319-342.

Extraction of DNA from 8-Year-Old Acid Phosphatase Test Papers in a Gang Rape Case / Brauner, Paul. Journal of Forensic Identification Vol. 58, No. 6, (Nov/Dec 2008), p. 671-681.

Forensic DNA Challenges: Replacing Numbers With Names of Fosse Ardeatine's Victims / Peitrangeli, Illena. Journal of Forensic Sciences Vol. 54, No. 4 (Jul 2009), p. 905-908.

Forensic Mitochrondrial DNA Analysis of 116 Casework Skeletal Samples / Nelson, Kimberly. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 52, No. 3 (2007), p. 557-561.

The Future of DNA Evidence / Duncan, Christopher D. Journal of Forensic Identification Vol. 58, No. 3 (May-Jun 2008), p. 283-295.

Guidelines for Long-Term DNA Storage / Hammarberg, Kerstin Evidence Technology Magazine Vol. 6, No. 6 (Nov/Dec 2008), p. 24-25.

Investigation Into "Normal" Backgroung DNA on Adult Necks: Implications for DNA Profiling of Manual Strangulation Victims / Graham, Eleanor. Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 53, No. 5 (Sep 2008), p. 1074-1082.

A Novel Approach to Maximising the Detection of Volume Crime with DNA and Fingerprints / Bond, John W. International Journal of Police Science and Management, Vol. 10, No. 3 (Autumn 2008), p. 326-338.

The Recovery and Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA from Exploded Pipe Bombs / Foran, David R. Journal of Forensic Sciences Vol. 54, No. 1, (Jan 2009), p. 90-94.

STRs vs. SNPs: Thoughts on the Future of Forensic DNA Testing / Butler, John M. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology, Vol. 3, No. 3 (2007), p. 200-205.

A Simulated Arson Experiment and its Effect on the Recovery of DNA / Abrams, Sharon. Journal Canadian Society of Forensic Science, Vol. 41. Mp/ 2 (June 2008), p. 53-60.

Solving Property Crimes with DNA Evidence / Garrison, Dale. Evidence Technology Magazine, Vol. 6, No. 4 (Jul-Aug 2008), p. 12-15.

A Study of the Effects of Immersion in River Water and Seawater on Blood, Saliva, and Sperm Placed on Objects Mimicking Crime Scene Exhibits / Borde, Y. M. Canadian Society for Forensic Science Journal Vol. 41, No. 3 (Sep 2008), p. 149-163.

Using Multimedia to Support Jury Understanding of DNA Profiling Evidence / Hewson, Lindsay. Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences Vol. 40, No. 3 (Jun 2008), p. 55-64.


Videos

The DNA debate: What is at Stake? = Le Debat sur l'ADN: quels sont les enjuex? / Ottawa ON., Cdn: Canadian Police College/ Collège Canadien de Police 2004 VL 2370

DNA Evidence / Toronto ON., Cdn: Toronto Police Service 2001 VL 2122

Web sites

Banque nationale de données génétiques

Bodily sample orders on legislation - not demand

Forensic Evidence.com

National DNA Bank

Police scientifique et attentats terroristes

President'd DNA Initiative-Advancing Justice Through DNA technology