Learning Overview:

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This workshop will immerse participants in the evolving landscape of Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), with an emphasis on standardized procedures, interdisciplinary coordination, and emerging

technologies. Through practical scenarios, case-based discussions, and demonstrations, participants will engage with the full cycle of a crime scene—from securing the site to evidence recovery,

documentation, and coordination with forensic laboratories.

Building upon international CSI protocols (ENFSI, INTERPOL, and ISO standards), this workshop will also focus on challenges such as contamination control, chain of custody, digital documentation, and the interface between field investigators and forensic scientists.

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Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:

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1. Understand key principles of crime scene management, body examination and evidence integrity.

2. Learn to apply modern documentation techniques, including 3D scanning, drone photography, ALS and digital mapping.

3. Improve interdisciplinary communication and cooperation at crime scenes.

4. Specific approach for Sexual and Gender Based Violence cases (SGBV).

5. Identify and handle different types of physical, biological, and trace evidence.

6. Gain practical skills to minimize error, ensure legal admissibility, and maintain scientific rigor during scene processing.

 

 

Impact Statement:

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Crime Scene Investigation is the foundation of forensic science and judicial success. A well-managed crime scene ensures that evidence is accurately preserved, interpreted, and ultimately used to serve justice. This workshop equips participants with up-to-date tools and methodologies essential for effective scene work, especially in complex or resource-limited environments. By combining technical

 

instruction with interactive problem-solving, the session seeks to strengthen investigative competencies across the Balkans and foster a regional culture of forensic excellence.

 

 

Program Description:

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This hands-on, interactive workshop will focus on critical dimensions of CSI operations, including:

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• Crime Scene Securing, Safety, and Legal Considerations, ISO 21043 Forensic Sciences

• Evidence Recognition/Detection, Prioritization, and Documentation

• Imaging: Photography, Sketching, and Scene Digitization (Drones, 3D Mapping), X-Ray and CT

• Biological and Trace Evidence Recovery: ALS, DNA, Swabs, Blood Patterns, Ballistics, Entomology

• The Dead Body Examination. Specific Approaches to SGBV cases

• Ballistics: Evaluation of Gunshot Wounds; Shooting Distance; Shooting Incident Reconstruction; Current Technologies for Determining Bullet Trajectory; Homicide v/s Suicide assessment

• Packaging, Labeling, and Maintaining Chain of Custody

• Scene Reconstruction and Event Sequencing

• Interdisciplinary Coordination with Lab Units, Forensic Pathologists, and Law Enforcement agencies

• Case-Based Simulations and Common Pitfalls

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The workshop is intended for crime scene technicians, forensic scientists, forensic medical doctors, police investigators, prosecutors, and anyone involved in the collection of traces, analysis and

presentation of forensic evidence. Interactive group work will help participants assess their own protocols and develop practical, adaptable scene strategies. The attendees will receive materials, checklists, and sample SOPs.

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Join us for this dynamic and applied training session — where forensic science begins: at the scene.