""Strengthening of the capacity of forensic system and inspection of the site of the event""

Project facts

Project promoter:
Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia(LV)
Project Number:
LV-HOMEAFFAIRS-0007
Status:
In implementation
Initial project cost:
€2,680,000
Donor Project Partners:
National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) of Norway(NO)
Other Project Partners
Provision State Agency(LV)
State Centre for Forensic Medical Examination of the Republic of Latvia (SCFME)(LV)
State Forensic Science Bureau(LV)
State Police of Latvia(LV)

Description

The main aim of the project is to improve the efficiency and qualification of forensic specialists through training and strengthening the capacity of forensic authorities (SP, SFSB, SCFME) as part of comprehensive forensic system reform, 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 (3D) scanning.

The main activities in the project include:

  • training of forensic experts and site experts;
  • developing and updating training content in cooperation with Donor State partners;
  • upgrading of facilities, including updating of forensic expertise methods and acquiring specialised equipment;
  • experience exchange visits in Latvia and Norway;
  • upgrading the forensic vehicle fleet with specialised mechanical road vehicles and high-penetration (4x4 vehicles) vehicles with trailers and their equipment.

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