Dutch forensic experts visit RNP

{{Five forensic experts from the Netherlands Forensic Institute visited the Rwanda National Police (RNP) on March 31, a move aimed at further assessing and supporting the force in the field of forensic science.}}

The delegation headed by Doris Eerhart-Waslander, the Senior Scientific Support Cordinator and the International Forensic Advisor at Netherlands Forensic Institute was received at the RNP headquarters in Kacyiru by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Stanley Nsabimna and other senior officers.

Their visit to assess the RNP’s training needs, especially in the field of forensic science, followed that of the Netherland’s Minister for Migration and State Secretary for security and Justice, in January, who had pledged to support the force in various fields.

DIGP Nsabimana briefed them on the force’s achievements in the last 14 years, including professional crime scene management and the establishment of a forensic laboratory to assist the justice sector by providing forensic evidences.

The delegation also visited Kigali Forensic Laboratory (KFL), Isange One Stop Centre at Kacyiru Police Hospital (KPH), which offers free medical medical, psycho-socio and legal services to GBV victims.

Chief Supt. Morris Muligo, the Director of Kigali Forensic Laboratory said the centre conducts DNA sampling, document examination and fingerprint analysis among others.
The Head of the delegation, Doris said the RNP has made tremendous step in assisting the justice sector “basing on the history of the country and the few years of the Rwanda National Police existence.”

The Dutch government, through its embassy in Kigali, supports Rwanda National Police in various policing areas including the anti-gender violence campaign.

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