Forensics Unlocked: Mastering the Art of Death Investigations

Published on 1st April, 2025

Protective Intelligence Network, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) Public Safety and Security programme, with the support of Changi General Hospital and Changi Simulation Institute, are organising a unique workshop "Forensics Unlocked: Mastering the Art of Death Investigations"

The workshop is organise at SUSS premises on 2, 3 and 4 June 2025.

This programme is offered at no cost thanks to the collaboration between Protective Intelligence Network and the Public Safety and Security Programme of SUSS

It is particularly suited for prison officers, police investigators, forensic police offices, forensic psychologists, and selected students of criminology and medicine. It aims to strengthen their understanding of medico-legal procedures and forensic practices in the frame of violent death investigations.

The different lectures and exercises proposed during the three days workshops are:

Criminology and Forensic Investigations, Singapore Perspectives

Exploring the intersection of criminology and forensic investigations through the lens of Singapore's legal, cultural, and operational frameworks, with a focus on local challenges, advancements, and case-based insights.>

Advanced Forensic Techniques

Discover innovative crime scene analysis and evidence collection with Dr. Focardi.

Virtopsy

Virtopsy is a cutting-edge, non-invasive postmortem examination method that utilizes CT, MRI, and 3D surface scanning to document and analyze forensic evidence.

Violent Death Scene Investigation

Learn to secure crime scenes and analyze forensic evidence like bloodstains and ballistics.

Mass Disaster Identifications

Explore methods for identifying victims with the INTERPOL DVI Guide.

Suicide or Homicide? A live simulation.

Step into a realistic case scenario to distinguish between self-inflicted death and foul play through analysis.

Deaths in Custody Analysis

Assessments of deaths in custodial settings through case studies.

Gender-Based Violence Forensics

Forensic investigations of gender-based violence and trauma documentation.

“Suicide by Cop” A Police Briefing

Suicide by Cop refers to a situation where an individual intentionally provokes law enforcement into using lethal force as a means to end their own life.

Violence Against Minors of Age, Forensics Perspectives

Forensic investigations of gender-based violence and trauma documentation.

Monster of Florence Case Study

Analyze Italy’s notorious serial killer case with expert insights.

Serial Killer Psychology (TBC)

Investigate the minds and motives behind serial killings.

Hands on Deck... Presumed Cause of Death?

An interactive exercise where participants examine case materials to determine possible causes of death through forensic analysis.

This course presents a rare and valuable opportunity for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in forensic sciences, forensic pathology, and gender-based violence interventions.

Participants will gain hands-on experience through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and practical demonstrations, offering insights into forensic methodologies that are dfficult to access elsewhere.

Due to the nature of this workshop some sessions contain graphic images and potentially disturbing material. We advise partecipation to people working in this real