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DNA fingerprinting, also called DNA typing or DNA analysis, is a technique used to help identify individuals in criminal and other cases through the analysis of genetic material. See more »

Benefit of clergy

Benefit of clergy was a privilege allowed under common law in England to members of the clergy who were charged with a crime.

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Bertillon system

Bertillon, BUR tuh lon, system is a method that was once widely used to identify people by their physical measurements.

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Biometrics

Biometrics is the measurement of biological data.

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Bow Street runners

Bow Street runners were the first paid detectives in Britain.

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Burglar alarm

Burglar alarm is an electronic device that helps protect people and their property.

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Burns, William John

Burns, William John (1861-1932), was a prominent American detective.

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Crime laboratory

Crime laboratory is a laboratory where experts analyze, identify, and interpret evidence connected with a crime.

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Criminology

Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminals, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

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DNA fingerprinting

DNA fingerprinting, also called DNA typing or DNA analysis, is a technique used to help identify individuals in criminal and other cases through the analysis of genetic material.

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Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting is a method of identification based on the impressions made by the ends of the fingers and thumbs.

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Footprinting

Footprinting is a system of identification similar to fingerprinting.

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Gun control

Gun control is an effort to fight violent crime by strengthening laws on the ownership of firearms.

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Handcuffs

Handcuffs are used by law enforcement officers to prevent a suspect or prisoner from having full use of the hands.

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Lie detector

Lie detector is a device that helps determine whether a person is telling the truth.

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MacCormick, Austin H.

MacCormick, Austin H.

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Mueller, Robert Swan, III

Mueller, MUHL ur, Robert Swan, III (1944-...), an American lawyer and government official, was sworn in as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sept.

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Ness, Eliot

Ness, Eliot (1903-1957), was an American crime fighter.

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Osborne, Thomas Mott

Osborne, Thomas Mott (1859-1926), was an American prison reformer.

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Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard is the headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police.

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