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Dorset Police is to become one of the first forces in the country to use new technology to remotely transfer fingerprints for analysis directly from crime scenes.

Dorset Police’s Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) are participating in a number of projects being run by the Forensic Capability Network (FCN),

The force has its own team of dedicated CSIs who respond to crime scenes across the county 24/7. They form part of the South West Forensics.

Ryan Howell, one of Dorset’s regional forensic coordinators, said, “We will be one of the first forces in the country to deploy this new technology, which allows CSIs to remotely transfer fingerprints recovered at crime scenes directly through to the fingerprint bureau. This means that identification will now be achieved in minutes and hours, rather than days or weeks.

“This will allow us to apprehend suspects quickly, prevent possible further offending and ultimately lead to swifter justice for victims.”

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