For many years, organised crime has been considered a serious threat to the world, as it affects not only national security but also economic well-being. Moreover, it is also the cause of many serious crimes. Given its nature, it is difficult for law enforcement officials to investigate and obtain evidence which can lead to the prosecution of high-ranking members of organised crime groups. For this reason, in 2000, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) was introduced. Under this convention, many measures were provided to fight these serious crimes. The use of special investigative techniques, such as controlled delivery, electronic surveillance and undercover operations, has been recognised in Article 20 of the UNTOC. Therefore, members of the UNTOC, including Thailand, have to incorporate these special investigative techniques into domestic law. However, due to the different interpretations of the convention in each country, the effectiveness of the use of these special investigative techniques may vary. Furthermore, the use of these special investigative techniques may have an inevitable effect on human rights. Notably, this thesis reflects the law at April 2018. After the comparative study of the use of special investigative techniques between England and Wales and Thailand, it could be seen that the former has a better legislative approach than Thailand. In the case of special organisations to combat serious crimes, the National Crime Agency (NCA) of the UK has a higher budget, more staff and better transparency than the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of Thailand. Moreover, in England and Wales, at the national and regional levels, the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) provide double protection against the misuse of the special investigative techniques which are operated by law enforcement officials. On the contrary, in Thailand, although human rights are recognised in both the Constitution and Criminal Procedure Code, the Supreme Court is not greatly concerned about these rights, nor about the unlawful investigative proceedings. At the regional level, the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration (AHRD) cannot be compared to the ECHR, because it does not have supranational institutions like the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) of the ECHR to protect the rights of the people of ASEAN. Last, but not least, in practice the patronage system and corruption are also considered to be the main problems in the investigation bureaux of the country and may affect the use of special investigative techniques.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--West Virginia University, 2002. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains viii, 98 p. : ill. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-87).

The main goal of this thesis is complete description of all typical aspects of methodology for investigation of robbery, including ilustration of all the specifics, that distinguish this methodology from other investigative methodologies. The thesis is divided into five chapters, which are related and organized mostly according to the model of the criminological publications. The first chapter deals with a crime of robbery from the point of view of criminal law. The first subchapter describes the historical progression of the legal regulation of this crime from antiquity to the present. The second subchapter is focused on the current legislation, which is contained in the Criminal Code. The second chapter is focused on robbery from the point of view of criminology. In the first subchapter is characterized a typical criminal situation, according to the aspects of the crime scene, the time of committing robbery and the character of the object under attack. The second subchapter describes typical ways of committing robberies, focusing on acts committed with a firearm. The following two subchapters are devoted to the motivation of the offender to commit a robbery and then to the offender himself. The fifth subchapter deals with victims of robberies. The third chapter is devoted to the theoretical...

In Belgium, approximately 75 homicides a year go unnoticed. In addition it is estimated that 5 - 10% of the so-called natural deaths are not natural at all. This amounts to 5,000 – 10,000 deaths a year with an incorrect cause of death. Both Belgium – composed of three regions, three communities, and ten provinces – and the United States of America – divided into 50 states – are overseen by a Federal Government, and their police system consist of multiple law enforcement agencies. When looking from a distance, more similarities than differences are seen for the organization of law enforcement agencies. However, differences become apparent when analyzing the responsibilities of the different agencies during crime scene processing and evidence collection. Seen the scope of the forensic science program, the focus will more specifically be on the process, procedures, and actors involved. The goal of this thesis is to (a) analyze the Belgian and U.S. crime scene investigation system, (b) compare the two systems to one another, (c) discuss the weaknesses and strengths behind each system, and finally (d) come up with recommendations. Existing issues will also be evaluated and their impact will be discussed. To achieve the above mentioned goals, information was obtained through literature review and interviews with experts. During the interviews information (e.g. books), not available to the general public, was obtained. Crime scene investigation, for both the U.S. and Belgian system, can be divided into 5 different steps: the initial notification, the first response team, the investigation of the crime scene (documenting, collecting, and processing evidence), the analysis of collected evidence, and the autopsy. In both systems, first responders and emergency medical services will be the first actors present at the scene. Although most procedures and actors involved in the investigation of a crime scene are similar between the United States of America and Belgium, some differences cannot be overlooked. These differences are: the person in charge of completing the death certificate, determining whether or not jurisdiction is accepted, the educational background and composition of the crime scene team, the investigation of the deceased, the requirements needed to become a forensic pathologist, and the cases in which an autopsy is systematically performed. Comparing both crime scene investigation systems showed that each system has its own strengths, weaknesses, and issues. The comparison also showed that both systems can learn from one another, since the combination of already existing processes and procedures, from both crime scene investigation systems, was used to create an “ideal” crime scene investigation system.

Thesis (M.A.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains ix, 95 p. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-95).

Thesis (M.A.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-95).

No / A reinvestigation into the unsolved murder of 25-year-old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh who went missing in 1986. Despite appeals on 'Crimewatch' and four separate investigations her killer was never found. Documentary profiles John Cannan, currently serving three life sentences for robbery, rape and murder, and who senior police officers believe to be the estate agents murderer.

Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2007. Graduate Programme in Sociology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 204-214). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR38762

Temos aktualumas. Kriminalistinė odorologija – viena iš kriminalistikos technikos šakų, tirianti kvapų pėdsakų surinkimo, konservavimo ir tyrimo metodus, taip pat technines priemones kvapų pėdsakų pirminio šaltinio tapatumui nustatyti. Tiriant nusikalstamas veikas ne visada išnaudojamos mokslo ir technikos naujovės, nepakankamai pritaikomos specialios žinios. Kriminalistinės odorologijos metodo panaudojimo atskleidžiant ir tiriant nusikaltimus praktiką yra mažai tyrinėta, todėl aktualu ją išnagrinėti išsamiau. Baigiamojo darbo objektas – odorologinio tyrimo išvadų panaudojimas tiriant ir atskleidžiant nusikalstamas veikas bei jų vertinimas teisminio nagrinėjimo metu. Magistro baigiamojo darbo tikslas – išanalizuoti kriminalistinės odorologijos metodo panaudojimo efektyvumą atskleidžiant ir tiriant nusikalstamas veikas, kriminalistinės odorologijos metodo panaudojimo dinamikos, bei pagrindinių priežasčių, dėl kurių kriminalistinės odorologijos metodas būna neefektyvus tiriant nusikalstamas veikas, atskleidimas. Apžvelgti kriminalistinės odorologijos metodo vertinimą teismų praktikoje. Iškelta hipotezė, kad kriminalistinės odorologijos metodo taikymas – efektyvi priemonė tiriant ir atskleidžiant nusikalstamas veikas, kurio tyrimo išvados teisminio nagrinėjimo metu pripažįstamos tinkamu duomenų šaltiniu (įrodymu). Šio metodo efektyvumas priklauso nuo specialistų atliekančių odorologinius tyrimus, įvykio vietos, vietovės ar patalpos apžiūras ir tyrimus, kvalifikacijos, žinių... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / Relevance of the topic. Forensic odorology is one of the branches of forensic techniques which analyses methods of collecting, preserving and examining odor traces as well as technical means of identifying primary source of odor traces. When investigating criminal acts, scientific and technological innovations are not always used; special knowledge is not applied sufficiently. The practice of application of forensic odorology method in investigating and revealing crimes has been little analysed, therefore it is relevant to analyse it in more detail. The object of the final thesis – application of findings of odorological examination in investigating and revealing criminal acts as well as evaluation of such findings during judicial proceedings. The aim of the master’s thesis is to analyse effectiveness of application of forensic odorology method in investigating and revealing criminal acts; reveal the dynamics of application of forensic odorology method and the main reasons causing ineffectiveness of forensic odorology method in investigating criminal acts. Moreover, the thesis aims at reviewing evaluation of forensic odorology method in the practice of the courts. The thesis raises the hypothesis that application of forensic odorology method is effective means for investigation and detection of criminal acts, findings of which are accepted as appropriate source of information (evidence) in judicial proceedings. The effectiveness of this method depends on qualification and... [to full text]

Methodics of drug crime investigation Abstract The subject of my diploma work is the methodics of drug crime investigation. Above all, I have chosen this subject because I am deeply interested in the problem of drug and circumstances that are linked with this issue. As police officer I have a lot of experience on the field of drug crime investigation and I decided to focus my diploma work especially on the methodics of serious organized and international drug crime. My diploma work is structured into two parts and seven chapters. In the General part I tried to explain most important facts about drug crime, its history, its causes and I mentioned some specifics of the drug scene in the Czech Republic. Chapter 2 of my diploma work is aimed to provide detailed information about various kinds of drugs, about their origin, appearance and effects on human health. Very important part of my diploma work is also next chapter that is aimed on legal regulation of drug treatment in our country. Relevant crimes and misdemeanors were mentioned as well as some de lege ferenda suggestions concerning this issue. Chapter 4 deals with general principles of creating methodics of single crimes investigation. It describes essential components of these methodics, recommended approaches and tries to explain the necessity of...