MOSHI, June 2 -- THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has urged forensic investigators to sharpen their professional skills and embrace emerging technologies as Tanzania strengthens its response to increasingly sophisticated and technology-driven crime.

Speaking at the opening of a capacity-building workshop for officials of the Forensic Science Commission at the Tanzania Police School in Moshi, Dr Wambura said advances in science and technology have significantly changed the nature of criminal activity, making it imperative for investigators to adopt modern, evidence-based investigative techniques.

“The nature of crime is changing rapidly. Criminals are increasingly exploiting technology and sophisticated meth...