Disaster Victim Identification (DVI)

This Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) training course provides the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills of identified personnel in crisis and emergency scene examination to meet the demands of mass fatality incidents through a natural disaster, terrorism, civil unrest, accident or deliberate act. It is underpinned by the philosophies of the Interpol DVI guidelines and to prepare the participants for the challenges of attending and working on mass fatality incidents in both a national and international scenario. This will enable the participants to develop a thorough appreciation of the critical aspects of effective operational working in major non-routine events involving mass fatalities. This Gulf Rowad training course will highlight: Key roles and responsibilities involved in Disaster Victim Identification The importance of completing the Interpol documentation for the Identification Commission Describe how Ante-mortem and Post-mortem samples should be packaged to ensure the integrity and evidential continuity The possible forensic evidence types available from disaster scenes Apply the Interpol Identification Standards to sample collection