Crime scene course concludes

THE Basic Crime Scene Course for personnel of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) ended yesterday with certificates presentation to the participants.

The course 15 participants, including two policewomen from all the four districts were presented with the certificates by the guest of honour, RBPF Director of Criminal Investigation, ecActing ACP Matamit Hj Kanak.

During the two-week course participants were given lessons on various subjects such as photography, fingerprints investigation and forensic module. They also conducted field trainings which were facilitated by instructors from the Crime Scene Unit.

On finger scanning, the participants were taught on the applications of various methods such as by using powders, chemicals and scanner. They were also trained on how to handle forensic evidence and crime scene area systematically.

In the photography module, were trained on the parts of camera, photography techniques and preparing picture file.

In his remarks, Inspector Faisal Hj Lamat, Officer in charge of Crime Scene Unit CID emphasised the need for the participants to make good use of the knowledge and put into practice in their unit or to their given tasks.

He added that an efficient investigation started with an efficient communication between the crime scene officer and the investigating officer.

One of the participants, Gudin Sunggoh said the course had given him the opportunity to learn more about how to take pictures of a crime scene finger prints sample efficiently and in orderly manner.

Lance Corporal Hadafi Hidup who was selected as the best student in photography said that he was determined to improve his skills further from the course.

Meanwhile, Police Constable Mohd Yussaini bin Hj Said, who was the best student in fingerprint said he was gladto be chosen to attend the course and proud to be one of the best students. He expressed the hope that there would be more similar courses being held in the near future asthey were beneficial to them.

The main objective of the course was to standardise the handling of fingerprints and photography by police personnel in the country.

A slideshow of the participants' activities during the course was also presented yesterday. (BPA1)