| COUNTRY: | FRANCE |
| ISSUE DATE: | 15 April 2016 |
| CIRCULATION: | 1 000 320 |
| STAMP SIZE: | 40.85 x 30 mm |
| ENGRAVING: | Claude Andreotto |
| DESIGN: |
Claude Andreotto
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Dr. Edmond Locard (1877 – 1966) was a pioneer in forensic science who became known as the "Sherlock Holmes of France". He formulated the basic principle of forensic science: "Every contact leaves a trace". This became known as Locard's exchange principle.
Forensic science is the application of science to criminal and civil laws. Forensic scientists collect, preserve, and analyse scientific evidence during the course of an investigation.
Stamp images thanks to La Poste
