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Was Vidocq’s contribution to criminal investigation methodologies globally recognized?

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Vidocq’s contribution to criminal investigation methodologies was globally recognized, and he is regarded as the “father of modern criminal investigation”. He is credited with developing several key principles of criminal investigation, including the use of informants, the importance of eyewitness testimony, and the need to conduct a thorough investigation of the crime scene.
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