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The study, conducted by four legal experts, including a Calgary police detective and a former senior prosecutor, looked at the impact advancements in forensic science and technology have had on homicide investigations.
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Among the findings was that social media can be used as a tool to assist in identifying criminal connections, crime associates and witnesses, but also negatively impacts investigations by disseminating false information.
Not surprisingly, former Alberta prosecutor Jonathan Hak said funding was a key issue investigators identified as a roadblock to the utilization of scientific tools.
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