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Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) – Law Enforcement
1 Day
This one-day course provides an overview of how forensic anthropology and archaeology can be applied to DVI operations, particularly where victims’ remains are disrupted, burnt, and / or commingled.
Our upcoming course dates:
- More dates will be announced soon!
Get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access.co.uk to book your place.
This one-day course provides an overview of how forensic anthropology and archaeology can be applied to DVI operations, particularly where victims’ remains are disrupted, burnt, and / or commingled.
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**Please note that we can only take instruction via a Barrister or Solicitor, we do not take instruction directly from private individuals.
We are always interested in talking to experienced forensic scientists with a minimum of 5 years of forensic science work who are interested in working as Consultants to undertake ad-hoc work for us.
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01235 774870
Email us
science@forensic-access.co.uk
Who is this Course for?
- Forensic practitioners involved in DVI operations
- Medico-legal experts with an interest in DVI
- Postgraduate or PGR forensic anthropology and archaeology students with an interest in DVI
- DVI trained police officers who wish to learn more about forensic anthropology and archaeology, the recognition and identification of burnt fragmented remains
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
Course Topics
- Overview of Mass fatality Incidents and DVI
- Explosions and fires- modifications to human tissue and implications for identification
- Recognition of burnt remains, practical exercise
- The role of the forensic anthropologist and archaeologist at the disaster site and in the mortuary
- Outdoor practical exercise
Course Modules
- To provide delegates with an awareness of how forensic anthropologists and archaeologist can assist police DVI teams in mass fatality incidents
- To outline specific challenges associated with the recovery and examination of highly fragmented, commingled and burnt human remains from disaster scenes
- To provide guidance on best practice for achieving positive identification in burnt and highly fragmented remains
FAQs
How long does this course last?
This is a full 1-day course.
How is payment made for the course?
Please email our Forensic Training Manager at training@forensic-access.co.uk to book your place.
Do you offer bespoke training courses?
Yes. We can offer training in all areas of forensic science and so please email us at training@forensic-access.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
Course Location: Students: Wantage, Oxfordshire (OX12 9FA)
Course cost: Forensic Practitioner & Students: £250 per person + VAT