Supporting the development of laboratory information systems and 3D scanning technology in the Estonian forensic service

Bilateral initiative facts

Promoter:
Estonian Forensic Science Institute (EE)(EE)
Bilateral initiative number:
EE-BI013
Status:
Completed
Initial cost:
€20,670
Actual cost:
€13,183
Initiative Types:
Capacity building and short-term training
Study tour
Partners:
Centre of Registers and Information Systems(EE)
Estonian Police and Border Guard Board(EE)
National Criminal Investigation Service(NO)
Programme:
Programme areas:

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Description

High quality and capacity of forensic laboratories are invaluable contributions to effective law enforcement. Addressing both domestic and European level crime requires up-to-date forensic equipment and methods, further strengthened by the transfer of knowledge and sharing of experience among colleagues in the European community. The activities proposed in this initiative seek to provide an up-to-date and actionable basis for the beneficiary''s further development in modern forensic technologies. NCIS will support EFSI in strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of its services.

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Summary of the results

As part of the first sub-activity, a visit to the NCIS took place on 25-26 October 2022. Eight people from Estonia got acquainted with the NCIS system - four from the Estonian Forensic Science Institute (EFSI) and four from Center of Registers and Information Systems.

During the second sub-activity of the project, there was also a visit to NCIS, where the experience of 3D scanning of the crime scene and how 3D scanning results are prepared for use in court in Norway were learned. The visit took place on May 30-31, 2023. The use of 3D laser scanners in Norway was introduced by two 3D experts. On the Estonian side, one employee of the EFSI and three police officers participated.

The project was certainly successful and fulfilled its goals. Learning visits to NCIS regarding the information system and the 3D scanning of the crime scenes provided a lot of knowledge and experience that can also be applied in Estonia.

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