Forensis Forum Events

As a part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Post Graduate Department of Criminology and Forensic Science, School of Social Work (Autonomous) and the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Yenepoya University (Deemed to be), Mangaluru a workshop on ‘Crime Scene Investigation’ followed by a ‘Forensic Science Exhibition’ was organised on 5th March 2021 in the college campus. The delegates of the program consisted of doctors representing various states of India, who are the students of Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology and Odontology, Yenepoya University. Dr. Leena Pramod, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology and Odontology represented the department from Yenepoya University.

Dr Juliet C. J, Principal, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru addressed the doctors for their selfless service rendered during the pandemic situation and also briefed about the institution and the courses offered in the college campus. Dr Saritha D' Souza, Head of the Post Graduate Department of Criminology and Forensic Science addressed the delegates about Criminology and its relevance in the society, Procedure of Police Investigation and Crime Scene Management. She spoke about the 3 I’s of investigation, various techniques used in searching and sketching of crime scene, and the appropriate technique for handling and preservation of scientific evidences to forward it for seeking expert opinion. A practical exposure was provided to the delegates by creating a simulated crime scene. Ms. Athira V J, Secretary of the Forensic Forum compered the program.

On this occasion Forensic Science Exhibition was also arranged for the delegates, where the Second Year Post Graduate students of Criminology and Forensic science took initiative to explain various divisions of Forensic Scienceand its functions, under the guidance of Mr. Roshan D’Souza and Ms. Shreenidhi, Assistant Professors of the Post Graduate Department of Criminology and Forensic Science to the deligates.