Operational Briefing
Definition
A short, non-technical communication from the specialist to the investigating officer translating laboratory findings into investigative actions, without the full report detail.
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- Macrobotanical Evidence
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- Integrating Botanical Evidence in CaseworkA short, non-technical communication from the specialist to the investigating officer translating laboratory findings into investigative actions, without the f...