"This 1.5-hour masterclass is designed for those eager to explore the world of criminal investigation. Gain foundational insights into forensic science and discover potential career paths within this dynamic field."
"From advanced crime scene management to the intricacies of digital forensics, this 3-day intensive workshop provides a comprehensive, hands-on practical understanding of forensic investigation techniques."
Day 1: The Foundation – Crime Scene Management & Evidence Handling
Goal: Mastering the "First Responder" approach and evidence integrity.
Module A: Crime Scene Mastery: Photography, Videography, Sketching), and initial scene assessment.
Module B: Evidence Collection & Preservation: Protocols for collecting, packaging, and sealing evidence to prevent contamination, followed by FSL transfer procedures.
Module C: Legal Integrity: Maintaining the Chain of Custody—the backbone of evidence admissibility in court.
Day 2: Scientific Analysis – Biological, Chemical & Ballistics
Goal: Understanding the science behind the evidence.
Module A: Biological Forensics: Identification and collection of trace biological samples (Blood, Semen, Saliva, Sweat), DNA Profiling basics, and Hair/Fiber analysis.
Module B: Forensic Medicine & Toxicology: Determining 'Time Since Death', interpreting Post-Mortem reports, classifying injuries (Antemortem vs Postmortem), and toxicological sampling for poisons/narcotics.
Module C: Ballistics & Biometrics: Firearm examination, firing range analysis, and the science of lifting/matching Fingerprints & Footprints.
Day 3: Advanced Detection & Digital Integrity
Goal: Modern techniques for verification and investigative intelligence.
Module A: Questioned Documents: Forensic examination of forgeries, handwriting, and detecting altered documents.
Module B: Cyber & Digital Forensics: Introduction to data recovery from digital devices (Mobile/Laptop), analyzing CDRs, and tracing social media/cyber-crimes.
Module C: Forensic Psychology: Understanding deception detection techniques, including Polygraph, Brain Mapping, and Narco Analysis, along with their legal status.