Contribution de la science forensique dans l’enquête sur les cambriolages résidentiels commis sur le territoire desservi par le SPVM
Tackling residential burglary is not a priority for the police forces which have other crimes considered more serious, to deal with. Several studies have investigated the phenomenon and its judicial treatment. From these studies, some have put their hopes in forensic science to help increase detection rates. This study explores the contribution of forensic science in the investigation of residential burglaries through the testimonies of key stakeholders within the SPVM. Our results suggest that the criminal investigation is not taking full advantage of the use of forensic science and is limited to the detection of individual cases. We argue that to better address burglaries, the police should focus on crime analysis by exploiting the physical evidence and its integration to other law enforcement data in detecting and monitoring volume crime.
Police Investigation Forensic science Residential burglary