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State crime lab's problems have put murder cases on hold

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:58:03 -0800
The forensic lab lost its certification from the American Society of Crime Lab Directors in August. The FBI also audited the lab and stopped allowing it to submit DNA information to a national databank. State officials say the situation is resolved, but there is a backlog of cases that may last years.
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Saudi- Police warn against employing illegals

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:41:55 -0800
(MENAFN - Arab News) Director of Jeddah Police Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Saadi has warned against sheltering illegal foreigners and said this was a crime against society and the country. "Concealing ...
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3-D tools used to train crime scene investigators at Methodist University

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:25 -0800
David Pauly knows how to solve crimes, and he knows his forensic science students need more than just lectures about it. Pauly spent 18 years as an Army investigator and is a member of an exclusive crime-solving organization.
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Crime bill falls short for victims, ombudsman says

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:59:10 -0800
The federal ombudsman for victims of crime says Canada needs to focus more on the rights of victims and less on offenders.
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White-collar crime 'not treated seriously'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:59:19 -0800
The Irish Penal Reform Trust has called for reform of the criminal justice system, saying the current system downplays white collar crime.
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Omnibus crime bill hearings underway in Senate

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:52:46 -0800
A Senate committee began 11 days of hearings on Wednesday on the federal government's controversial omnibus crime bill.
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MS Society honors longtime supporter

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:16:27 -0800
Carol L. Lasek was awarded the distinguished Hope Award by The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, South Florida Chapter, at its 29th Annual MS Gala & Fashion Show. About 1,000 people attended the prestigious fundraiser that was presented by DBS Financial Group/MassMutual at the Broward County Convention Center.
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Understanding the dynamics of a crime of honour

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:15:57 -0800
In the wake of the Shafia case, the call goes out for police and social workers to be more alert to signs of stress in traditional Muslim families
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Crime rankings create false negative picture of cities like New Haven, experts say (documents)

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:05:04 -0800
NEW HAVEN — Every year they roll out, scaring away businesses and visitors and putting officials on the defensive.
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MILAN: Crime briefs: Driver hits speed limit sign; injured dog recovered

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:07:02 -0800
Driver hits roadside objects, suspected of similar activity in other areas
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