BAZE PODATAKA U OTKRIVANJU KRIVOTVORENIH DOKUMENATA KAO SREDSTVO U SUPROTSTAVLJANJU TERORIZMU
DATABASES FOR THE DETECTION OF FORGED DOCUMENTS AS A TOOL FOR COMBATING TERRORISM

Summary/Abstract: The inspiration for the paper and the problem(s) that this paper addresses: This paper is inspired by the desire of the authors to show some of the current trends in the field of counterfeit documents examination and draw attention to their significance in an attempt to counter the various forms of criminal activities including terrorism. The goals of the paper (scientific and/or social): To present some of the existing database regarding counterfeit documents; indicate their importance, investigate the current state on these issues in particular law enforcement institutions and point out the possibilities of implementation of some of the presented databases in our country regarding countering terrorism. Methodology/Design: Elementary methods used during this study are: content analysis, method of description, classification and specialization and comparison. Research/the paper limitations: Possible limitation is derived from the fact that, most probably, there are certain operational databases in this field around the world, that are not available to the public, and at the same time are not available for analysis. Results/findings: Within the practice of developed states in their daily activities, on the scientific and professional levels, there are attempts to improve certain forensic disciplines. One of aforementioned forensic disciplines is Forensic Questioned Documents Examination. Within the history of this forensic discipline, the quite visible progress has been achieved through these activities. Contemporary moment of this area of expertise is significantly marked by the development of different types of databases that enable the improvement of cognitive processes, particularly in the area of counterterrorism. General conclusion: In general, the practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina within the field of counterfeit documents expertise is not different from the practice of developed countries. However, law enforcement agencies of developed countries, in their work, are using different sophisticated methodological and technical tools that, in our country, are insufficiently used, or not used at all. These tools are becoming more valuable in the current situation of global fight against terrorism. Research/the paper justification: In practice of Bosnia and Herzegovina, we have serious ignorance of the matter that is the key topic of this paper. Ignorance within this area has its own general and specific dimension (even with the simplest issues within this field of expertise). Some of these questions are the subject of this paper. From that point of view, the validity of this study is in the desire of the authors to familiarize our scientific and professional community with issues, and to emphasize their importance in combating terrorism.

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