Forensic intelligence is a recent addition to the CFS research portfolio. The traditional case-to-case approach is expanded to a more phenomenological and proactive approach to better understand criminal activity. Indeed, recent studies have shown that the contribution of forensic science to the criminal justice process is limited and a paradigm shift is required whereby forensic case data are systematically integrated to provide knowledge about criminal activities. We work closely with the forensic science industry as well as health agencies to develop new data-driven research in areas such as serial and/or organised crime and understand the criminal activity.
Our research focuses on:
The development of a holistic approach to study illicit markets and provide strategies to integrate data from different sources.
The analysis and use of forensic case data to impact on crime reduction and disruption as well as to gain knowledge about illicit markets, ultimately enabling the development of sound strategies to reduce the harm caused to the society.