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Modernization of Arab Public Prosecution Offices: Project Library: Publications by Topic: Investigation of Crimes

* Administration of Justice Practices
      - Judiciary
      - Legislature
* Public Prosecution
      - Role, Status and Independence of Public Prosecution
      - Automation / Computerization of their Working Systems
* Human Rights
      - Accused, Offender, Prisoner
      - Children, Juveniles
      - Women
      - Minorities, Refugees, Non-Citizens
      - Humanitarian Law
      - Prevention of Discrimination
      - Political, Civil, Economic, Social, Cultural Rights
* Fighting Crimes
      * Investigation of Crimes
      - Prevention of Crimes
* Types of Crimes
      - Fighting Corruption
      - Transparency Standards, Instruments
      - Organized Crime
      - Fighting Money Laundering
      - Financial Transparency
      - Terrorism
      - Cyber Crimes / Computer Crimes
      - Intellectual Property Crimes
      - Crimes against Women
      - Juvenile Delinquency
      - Crimes against the Environment
      - Trafficking in Persons
      - Trafficking in Drugs
      - Trafficking in Arms, Weapons
      - Crimes against Humanity (Genocide, Torture…)
* Rule of Law and Governance
      - Democratic Governance
      - Development
      - Peace, Security
      - Protection of Human Rights
      - Role of Public Prosecution and Specialized Institutions
      - Importance of Parliaments
      - Local Governance
* Reform
      - Legal, Judicial Reform
      - Legislation, Constitutional Reforms
      - Political, Economic, Educational Reform
* Gender
      - Issues Related to Gender
      - Women and Parliament
* Victims
* Witnesses
* Civil Society

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Investigation of Crimes

* Mapping Crime: Understanding Hot Spots [ English ]
Author(s): . 2005
This report for crime analysts and researchers in police departments discusses hot spot analysis techniques and software. It also identifies when to use each one.

* A Methodology for Evaluating Geographic Profiling Software [ English ]
Author(s): Tom Rich and Michael Shively. 2004
This report describes a methodology for evaluating geographic profiling software. It includes an overview of geographic profiling and how the methodology was developed. It focuses on four geographic profiling software applications and outlines the actual

* DNA Evidence Policy Considerations for the Prosecutor [ English ]
Author(s): . 2004
This study offers options for developing policy and identifies critical issues to consider. It brings together several promising policy ideas that jurisdictions may implement or modify to fit their unique needs and capabilities.

* Forensic DNA Fundamentals for the Prosecutor [ English ]
Author(s): . 2003
This study aims to strengthen investigations. It serves as a primer for prosecutors on the basics of DNA and it addresses in detail the application of the science and the math, trial issues and potential defense challenges that prosecutors face in DNA cases.

* Handbook of Forensic Services [ English ]
Author(s): . 2003
This handbook provides guidance and procedures for safe and efficient methods of collecting, preserving, packaging, and shipping evidence, and it describes the forensic examinations performed by the FBI’s Laboratory Division and Investigative Technology Division.

* Investigation and Prosecution of Criminal Offenses [ English ]
Author(s): . 1999
This document outlines strategies to address societal problems such as: violent crime, including organized crime and drug- and gang-related violence; drug trafficking and related crime; espionage and terrorism; white collar crime, including public corruption and fraud; and coordination of law enforcement activities

* Mapping Crime: Principle and Practice [ Arabic ]
Author(s): Keith Harries. 1999
This guide introduces the science of crime mapping to police officers and crime analysts. It contains an explanation of the history of crime mapping, application-oriented materials and examples provided by researchers from all over the world.

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