Forensics Fundamentals: Traces and Scenarios

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Step into the world of forensic investigation and discover how traces are the key to unraveling a crime. In this interactive masterclass, you will learn that every contact leaves a trace – from a hair or fiber to a fingerprint or even a unique scent.

During this masterclass, you'll learn which evidence is valuable and what it can reveal about the course of a crime. A wide variety of evidence will be covered:

Hair and fibers that provide insight into a person's recent whereabouts.
Shoeprints and ear prints that could play an unexpected role in the investigation.
Human scent trails that each person leaves behind uniquely.
DNA and the role of databases: how does it work, when is it used, and what do the results mean?
Fingerprints (dactyloscopy) with their associated myths, facts and databases.

This masterclass doesn't offer dry theory, but an accessible and inspiring introduction to forensic techniques. You'll learn how evidence truly gains meaning when placed within the bigger picture: the scenario. With an introduction to scenario thinking, you'll discover how different clues together form a story – and how forensic insights contribute to truth-finding.

Carina van Leeuwen is a former forensic investigator with over thirty years of experience in Dutch criminal investigation, including twenty years in the Amsterdam Police Cold Case team. She was involved in high-profile investigations and international identification processes and is regarded as a leading expert in the forensic domain.

In addition to her practical experience, she studied Forensic Science at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where she also gave guest lectures. Carina is a co-initiator of the international project Operation Identify Me and spoke about it at the United Nations.

With her unique combination of practical knowledge, teaching experience, and her work as an author and speaker, she is known for her accessible and inspiring way of transferring knowledge. During the Forensics Fundamentals , she takes participants into the world of forensic investigation and scenario thinking, based on real-world practical experience.

A unique opportunity to learn directly from an expert how forensic science is applied in practice.

Who is this masterclass developed for?

The Forensics Fundamentals: Traces and Scenarios is accessible to a broad audience. It has been developed for anyone curious about the world of forensic investigation and who wants to understand how traces contribute to reconstructing a crime. The masterclass is designed to be accessible, yet simultaneously offers valuable insights for those who wish to understand more about the world of forensic investigation, whether professionally or personally.

The content is accessible and requires no specific prior knowledge. This makes the masterclass interesting for:

Professionals in safety, supervision or enforcement who want to broaden their knowledge.
Students and starters who are exploring a career in criminal studies, law or security.
Interested parties without specific prior knowledge who are curious about the question: what do hair, fibers, DNA and fingerprints reveal about a crime?

In short: this masterclass is suitable for anyone who wants to experience how science, evidence and creative thinking come together in the practice of forensic research.

Course formats: open, private, or customized.
While this masterclass is primarily offered in a classroom setting, we understand that you may want to ask questions in a private setting due to the nature of your work. With a minimum of twelve participants, we can offer a private masterclass. We also offer fully customized training programs based on (parts of) this masterclass. We are happy to provide a customized proposal.

All our instructors have been screened and have signed confidentiality agreements with various government agencies. A specific confidentiality agreement for your organization or agency is also possible.

Certification & Recognition
Our training institute has been assessed by and registered with the CRKBO (Central Register for Short Vocational Education).

After completing this masterclass you will receive the IACA certificate:

Forensics Fundamentals

Our training courses and masterclasses are a valuable addition to your CV.

Related courses

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Private Investigator – A comprehensive and accredited training course in which you learn all the legal and practical frameworks for professionally conducting private investigations.
Hypothesis Formation and Scenario Thinking – Learn how to systematically develop and test various scenarios to arrive at substantiated conclusions.

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