The detective past and present: an examination of an evolving profession

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Tong, S. 2011. The detective past and present: an examination of an evolving profession.
AuthorsTong, S.
TypeConference paper
Year2011
ConferencePolice Federation Detective Forum
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Deposited26 Nov 2012
CompletedDec 2011
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