Police Agency appoints 110 'Forensic Science Advisory Committee' members including former lawmaker Pyo Chang-won

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] On the morning of the 23rd, the National Police Agency held an appointment ceremony for 'Forensic Science Advisory Committee Members' at the police headquarters in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.

Since 2012, the National Police Agency has appointed experts with extensive academic knowledge and experience in various fields as forensic science advisory committee members to enhance the professionalism and reliability of investigations.

The advisory committee members provide expert knowledge during the policy-making stages of the police, such as forensic science-related systems and the introduction of new equipment, and offer scientific and technical analysis and support at major incident scenes. Last year, they also provided valuable advice on major incidents such as the Icheon logistics warehouse fire, the Busan underground road flooding accident, and the Lee Chun-jae serial murder case.

This year, 110 advisory committee members were appointed across five fields: law and systems, forensic medicine, forensic science, forensic engineering, and forensic psychology. In particular, the police explained that 31 new members were appointed through recommendations from related universities and agencies to strengthen scientific analysis of ▲unsolved cases ▲child abuse ▲safety accidents. Notably, former Democratic Party lawmaker and criminal psychology expert Pyo Chang-won was appointed, and forensic medicine experts well-versed in pediatric autopsies in Korea were included to strengthen forensic medicine advice on child abuse cases.

Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, emphasized, "It has become more important than ever for the police, as a fully responsible investigative agency, to prove the legitimacy of investigation results to meet public expectations based on professionalism, fairness, and procedural justice," adding, "We must enhance the reliability of investigations by securing objective evidence through forensic science."

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