Advances in which type of technology have led to the increased use of cold-case squads to solve crimes?

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a. Incorrect. Surveillance is the close observation of a suspected criminal. This is often used for current cases. It is infrequently used by cold-case squads.
b. Incorrect. GPS technology is frequently used to monitor individuals who are on probation. It is not commonly used by cold-case squads.
c. Correct. Advances in DNA technology have led to the increased use of cold-case squads to solve crimes.
d. Incorrect. The lie-detector, also known as the polygraph, is a mechanical or electronic device designed to ascertain whether a person is telling the truth. The reliability and validity of polygraphs are still questioned. Polygraph results are not admissible in many courts.

Advances in Which Type of Technology Have Led to the Increased