"Strengthening of the capacity of forensic system and inspection of the site of the event"
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia ·Latvia
About this project
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">The main </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">aim of the project is to improve the </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">efficiency and qualification of forensic specialists through training and strengthening the capacity of forensic authorities (SP, SFSB, SCFME) as part of </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">comprehensive forensic system reform</span><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">, and to increase the quality of forensic facilities and mobility of site experts by providing them with specialised forensic vehicles and equipment. The project responds to the need of ensuring the continuity and availability of forensic expertise, as well as the deployment of modern technologies and innovative solutions to support the development of new methods of expertise. It will also provide for the establishment of an international model of practical cooperation among forensic experts, through bilateral cooperation with the NCIS and through joint hands-on training in the field of disaster victim identification (DVI) and three-dimensional</span><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif"> (3D) scanning.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">The main activities in the project include:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">training of forensic experts and site experts;</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">developing and updating training content in cooperation with Donor State partners;</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">upgrading of facilities, including updating of forensic expertise methods and acquiring specialised equipment;</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">experience exchange visits in Latvia and Norway;</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">upgrading the forensic vehicle fleet with specialised </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", sans-serif">mechanical road vehicles and high-penetration (4x4 vehicles) vehicles with trailers and their equipment.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul>
Bilateral cooperation results
Project focused on significantly upgrading Latvia's forensic capabilities through a dynamic partnership with the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service. This collaboration went far beyond theoretical training, providing Latvian forensic experts with practical, hands-on experience in utilizing cutting-edge technologies like 3D scanning. They engaged in joint projects, working alongside Norwegian experts to develop and implement innovative forensic solutions directly into their daily operations. This deep collaboration resulted in a substantial enhancement of the competence and qualifications of Latvian forensic professionals, accompanied by the integration of modernized forensic methodologies. These advanced techniques will broaden the range of evidence analysis possible, enabling the utilization of more comprehensive databases for more accurate interpretation of findings. To further enhance international collaboration, standardized object inspection forms, designed for seamless use with experts from other countries, were developed.
Project partners
- National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) of Norway Donor project partner· Norway
- State Police of Latvia Project partner· Latvia
- State Centre for Forensic Medical Examination of the Republic of Latvia (SCFME) Project partner· Latvia
- State Forensic Science Bureau Project partner· Latvia
- Provision State Agency Project partner· Latvia