Forensic intelligence

This paper provides policy officials and practitioners with an introduction to the concept and application of "forensic intelligence" in modern policing and security. Forensic intelligence refers to the use of different forensic data to cross-reference and link together crime scenes, materials, and suspects. As a concept, it is gaining traction within policing and security communities due to the increasing quantities of data being generated by forensic technologies and, at the same time, becoming more affordable. Forensic intelligence provides a methodology for rigorous data analysis and offers the prospect of robust, evidence-based, approaches to policing and security at both operational and strategic levels