Develop better understanding of the key techniques and approaches commonly used in radiological crime scene management (RCSM) and nuclear forensics (NFS). The event is built on hypothetical but realistic scenarios and primarily consists of hands-on and interactive elements, including demonstrations, videos, tabletop exercises and live play exercises.
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Integrated Workshop on Radiological Crime Scene Management and Nuclear Forensics
Nuclear Security Training and Demonstration Centre
Purpose and objectives
Focus areas
- Introduction to RCSM and NFS
- Evidence collection and management demonstration
- Practical RCSM scenario-based exercises, isotope identification, in-field categorization of nuclear materials collected at the scene using a portable High Purity Germanium (HPGe) radiation detector
- Nuclear forensics laboratory examination demonstration
Training methods
- Lecture/presentation
- Group discussion, knowledge check, oral questioning
- Case study, observation
- Demonstration, practice, role play
Specialized equipment/infrastructure to be used
- Detection and response demonstration room
- Nuclear forensics demonstration laboratory
- RCSM starter pack including equipment for evidence collection demonstration and practice
- Portable high purity gamma spectrometer
Target audience
Multi-agency delegation of practitioners, such as crime scene investigators, crime scene managers, commanders, prosecutors, radiation protection experts, radiation detection experts, radiological assessors, nuclear forensic experts, scientists and regulatory body representatives.
Prerequisites
Completion of the following training is recommended:
- Training courses on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) events/incidents, e-learning modules on detection and response, basic and/or advanced radiation protection training
Duration
5 days