Forensis Forum Events

The second day of the National Conference on ‘Forensic Advent: A Futuristic Vision of Forensic Science’ commenced at 9am with a paper presentation session on the topic ‘General Forensic Science’. Dr. Karen Castelino, Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Fr. Muller’s Medical College, Kankanady, Mangaluru was the Chairperson and Mr. Roshan D’Souza Assistant Professor & Faculty Program Coordinator of the Post Graduate Department of Criminology and Forensic Science was the co-chairperson. A total of seven delegates presented a paper on various topics of Forensic Importance.

Mr. Sai Krishna, Managing Director of Virtual Protect Security Pvt. Ltd. And Managing Partner of Covert Security, India LLP, Bengaluru was the resource person for the fourth session on the topic ‘Security and Investigations: A Career in Corporate Security’. He explained how students with a forensic science background can apply their knowledge in the field of security and investigations. He shared his experience when he worked as a security manager where his job role was to protect warehouses. His main duty was to perform risk analysis and find gaps in security. Further, he explained about the department of security such as GSOC and SOC that is present in every organisation. Every company has a 24x7 security monitoring team that works on Three rotational shifts and has a minimum requirement of Nine employees. He encouraged participants to grab the opportunities and apply the knowledge of Forensic Science in performing the given job role and make a career out of it in corporate security as there are numerous opportunities today and also encouraged to do research in the field. Ms. Aishwariya Sathya, student of First year MSc CFS of the college,moderated the session.

The resource person for the fifth and final session was Mrs. Rajalakshmi Kowshik, Psychological Counsellor, Air Force Stations, Bengaluru on the topic ‘Forensic Psychology – An insight into current status and future scope’. She expressed that due to online classes during pandemic and sacking of employee’s mental health issues, delinquencies and crimes are increasing. The role of a psychologist should not only be assessment of the individual but also in prevention through such conferences and workshops. She explained the term Forensic Psychology in detail along with its applications in Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology and Psychopathology. Today, psychologists are required in teaching, business, consulting, hospitals, military, criminal justice system and colleges. Further, she spoke about forensic psychologists, their role, psychopathy with the example of Ted Bundy and the importance of identifying psychopathy. The Deception detection test such as polygraph test, brain mapping and narco-analysis test are performed by forensic psychologists. They also perform pre-test, actual test and post text. Lastly, she mentioned the use of Artificial intelligence in the field of psychology. Ms. Priyanka, student of second year MSc CFS of the college moderated the session.

The valedictory program of the CRIFO 2K23 began at 1p.m. Sri. B. T. Obaleshappa, Superintendent of District Prison, Mangaluru was the Chief Guest. In his address, he thanked the organisers and the resource person for enlightening the participants. He stated that Forensic Science is very essential in criminal investigation and his experience while working at Hassan prison about a false case of police brutality. He then encouraged participants to conduct further research in the field and find perfect evidence to prove in the court because due to the low conviction rate there is no fear among the public.

The Guest of Honour Journalist Mr. Raghava Mathihalli, Senior Correspondent, The Hindu, Mangaluru spoke about the importance of brain mapping in Telgi case. In those days these tests conducted were fairly new and they didn’t know the authenticity of the report but yet published it. However, today the Honourable Supreme Court gave judgement for guidelines for use of these psychological tests. Today, due to more development and research these tests have more validity.

Prof. Cecilia F. Goveas IQAC Coordinator of the college and Head, Department of Economics congratulated the organisers of CRIFO for its grand success. Forensic Science has come a long way and its future is exciting. The development of new technology allows faster analysis of evidence thus helping in investigation. It has new developments in the field such as biometrics and Artificial intelligence that are valuable in investigation. As Forensic Science continues to evolve it will become more helpful to ensure justice is served. The future of Forensic Science is bright and it will continue to play a vital role in the Criminal Justice System, she said.

Prof. Vineetha K., Assistant Professor and Registrar (Evaluation) in her presidential address said that the application of science is important in the legal system and it requires common sense combined with skills and putting effort in perfecting everything to be done. She thanked the guests for attending the conference and congratulated and appreciated the whole team of MSC CFS under the leadership of Dr. Saritha D’Souza for organising a successful event.

Former Principal Dr. Juliet C.J., Prof. Evelyn Benis, Head, Department of Social work and Dr. Mahabalesh Shetty, Professor & Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, KSHEMA, Mangaluru, Ms. Siri Kamath, Second year MSc CFS cum Executive member of Forensic Alumni Association, Roshni, Mangaluru (FAARM), Ms. Likhitha, second year student & Secretory of Forensis Forum of the department, faculties, students, delegates from in and around Karnataka were present on this occasion. Altogether, around 170 participants benefited from the national conference.

Further, two participants shared their experience of the two-day conference. Ms. Aloma Castelino, Media Coordinator presented the report of the two – day National conference CRIFO 2K23. Mr. Niketh P.S., Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator Forensis Forum welcomed the gathering. The valedictory program successfully concluded at 2 p.m. with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Saritha D’Souza, Head and Program Coordinator, Post Graduate Department of Criminology and Forensic Science of the college. Ms. Rashmi Shenoy compered the program.

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