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During initiative, Latvian authorities are going to work with Norwegian experts - to learn and improve knowledge on using new or under-utilized forensic methods, most notably 3D scanning of crime scenes, explore the practical application and advantages of this method in Latvia.
Summary of the results
Bilateral initiative has concluded, as a result of which 6 experts from Latvia – 1 State Forensic Science Bureau and 5 representatives of the State Police – were trained on the principle Train the Trainer. Further, the experts will pass on the knowledge they have acquired to colleagues in their regions. As part of the activity, several training sessions were held: 1) three face-to-face training sessions – 2 times Latvian experts visited the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service in Oslo, and once the Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service expert conducted practice sessions in Latvia; 2) Trainers have held three remote meetings within 2023 (17.01.2023, 06.03.2023, 13.11.2023). They discussed more about existing training progress, performance of assigned training tasks (outdoor, car, indoor scanning) and preparation for face-to-face training. This bilateral initiative was a unique opportunity for Latvia to learn new modern forensic method (3D scanning). Law enforcement specialists in Latvia will also have the possibility to capture a three-dimensional image of the crime scene to the nearest millimeter and store the 3D project on external flash, thus enabling the subsequent use of this data both in investigations and in legal proceedings. On the accuracy of the fixation of the crime scene, including the traces left, depends the entire further investigation process. During this bilateral initiative, experts gained invaluable experience and lessons.