Crime scene investigators in Sri Lanka will now be able to use digital and DNA analytical tools during their investigations, as Korea's National Forensic Service (NFS) has begun supporting forensic criminal investigations in Sri Lanka. The NFS will help with equipping digital forensic teams, supplying tools to investigation institutes and providing consultations on law amendments aimed at those purposes.
The NFS and Sri Lanka's Government Analyst Department (GAD) signed a memorandum of understanding on Dec. 9 whereby the two organizations will work together to build capacity on forensic investigations in Sri Lanka.
The first step will be providing the digital forensics and DNA analysis systems and tools to the GAD, with collaboration from the Korea International Cooperation Agency. The NFS will also provide educational programs for both Sri Lankan investigators, helping them to learn how to use the systems, and for Sri Lankan forensic science experts.
This is not the first time for the NFS to share its skills and experience in forensic sciences with its international partners. It recently organized an educational program on cyber crime investigations in Bangladesh. As part of its outreach program, NFS experts are currently in Bangladesh as advisors to help local investigators and staff launch a local cyber crime center in January next year.
"Crimes are no longer committed in a certain field or within a certain border. That means the scope of forensic science also transcends borders," said Seo Joongseok, head of the NFS. He also hoped that "the agreement signed between the NFS and Sri Lanka will work as a cornerstone for the NFS and Korea to share their skills and experiences with international investigators."
By Chang Iou-chung
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: National Forensic Service
icchang@korea.kr
The NFS and Sri Lanka's Government Analyst Department (GAD) signed a memorandum of understanding on Dec. 9 whereby the two organizations will work together to build capacity on forensic investigations in Sri Lanka.
Korea's National Forensic Service and Sri Lanka's Government Analyst Department (GAD) signed an MOU to work together to establish a stable base for forensic crime investigations in Sri Lanka. The NFS has been sharing its skills and experience in forensic sciences with the international community for some years now.
The first step will be providing the digital forensics and DNA analysis systems and tools to the GAD, with collaboration from the Korea International Cooperation Agency. The NFS will also provide educational programs for both Sri Lankan investigators, helping them to learn how to use the systems, and for Sri Lankan forensic science experts.
This is not the first time for the NFS to share its skills and experience in forensic sciences with its international partners. It recently organized an educational program on cyber crime investigations in Bangladesh. As part of its outreach program, NFS experts are currently in Bangladesh as advisors to help local investigators and staff launch a local cyber crime center in January next year.
Bangladeshi cyber crime specialists attend a lecture on how to conduct cyber crime investigations at the NFS in June. This is part of the NFS's educational program for Bangladeshi investigators that focuses on investigating online criminal activity.
"Crimes are no longer committed in a certain field or within a certain border. That means the scope of forensic science also transcends borders," said Seo Joongseok, head of the NFS. He also hoped that "the agreement signed between the NFS and Sri Lanka will work as a cornerstone for the NFS and Korea to share their skills and experiences with international investigators."
By Chang Iou-chung
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: National Forensic Service
icchang@korea.kr
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