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South African Police Service Forensic Science Laboratory (transcript)
The Crime Problem in South Africa (transcript)
Forensic Automation Through Robotics (transcript)
The Marshal cassette (transcript)
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Postconviction DNA Testing (transcript)
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October 22, 2002 Meeting
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Forensic Resource Network (transcript)
Transforming Practice Through Competency Building (transcript)
Developing a Resource Guide (transcript)
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