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Forensic Science Policy & Management: An International Journal Volume 3, 2012 - Issue 1
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Assessing DNA Profiling Success Rates: Need for More and Better Collection of Relevant Data

Roland A. H. van Oorschot Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Victoria, Australia
Pages 37-41 | Received 24 May 2012, Accepted 06 Aug 2012, Published online: 17 Sep 2012

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