Archive · 24 Jul 2026
UP Police Enhances Forensic Investigation Skills
The Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) has completed training for its fifth batch of police officers in advanced crime scene management.
The six-week course trained 94 officers in scientific crime scene management, evidence preservation, cyber forensics, and modern investigation techniques.
The goal is to improve the quality of investigations and increase conviction rates by using scientific evidence.
Dr. Prashant Kumar, the chief guest, emphasized the importance of scientific analysis in identifying criminals and ensuring successful investigations.
The officers are expected to train other police personnel in their districts as Trainers of Trainers (ToT).
The UPSIFS aims to provide world-class forensic education and develop forensic experts.
The fifth batch of the 'Crime Scene Management' course at UPSIFS has completed its training.
94 police officers from various districts of Uttar Pradesh were trained in scientific crime scene management, evidence preservation, cyber forensics, and modern investigation techniques.
The training aims to improve the quality of investigations and increase conviction rates through scientific evidence.
Dr. Prashant Kumar emphasized the importance of scientific analysis in identifying criminals and ensuring successful investigations.
Trained officers are expected to train other police personnel in their districts as Trainers of Trainers (ToT).
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) and 94 police officers
- What
- Completion of the fifth batch of the 'Crime Scene Management' course
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To enhance the quality of investigations and increase conviction rates through scientific evidence
Proponents of Advanced Training
Critics of Resource Allocation
Effectiveness of Training
Proponents of Advanced Training
The training will significantly improve the quality of investigations and increase conviction rates.
Critics of Resource Allocation
The training is a good step but may not be as effective without adequate resources and infrastructure.
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- July 24
- Training Duration
- Six weeks
- Number of Trainees
- 94 police officers
- Key Topics Covered
- Crime scene management, evidence preservation, cyber forensics, modern investigation techniques
- Chief Guest
- Dr. Prashant Kumar
- Founding Director of UPSIFS
- Dr. G.K. Goswami