Police and Coast Guard Conduct Joint Training... Enhancing Underwater Forensic Investigation Capabilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The National Police Agency announced that it will conduct a "Joint Underwater Forensic Investigation Training" with the Korea Coast Guard for four days starting from the 1st near Gungchon Port in Samcheok City, Gangwon Province. Underwater forensic investigation refers to scientific investigation activities that preserve, photograph, and collect evidence on or under the water surface, and reconstruct the crime scene.

This training was organized to strengthen response capabilities by sharing underwater forensic techniques among agencies and to cultivate safety accident response skills that may occur during underwater searches. A total of 41 underwater forensic experts will participate, including 20 from the National Police Agency, 14 from the Korea Coast Guard, and 7 from the Navy. They will conduct a simulated joint forensic investigation by an underwater forensic team assuming a case that has attracted social attention, as well as practical training with the latest forensic equipment such as underwater metal detectors and underwater drones (ROV). The police expect that a close cooperative system among related agencies will be established and that expertise will be further enhanced.

Kim Kwang-sik, Director of Forensic Investigation at the National Police Agency, stated, "I consider it meaningful that through this training, we can share the police's scientific evidence collection techniques and the Coast Guard's excellent underwater search skills," and added, "We will continue to conduct joint education and training with the Coast Guard to strengthen underwater forensic investigation capabilities."

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