Precision is critical for investigators

Dubai The Dubai forensic lab contains unique facilities to meet the demanding work, following strict evidence-handling procedures and protocol.

Inside its offices, more than 400 modern-day officers do their work with a variety of high-tech crime-busting gear.

Forensic experts, clad in doctors’ white scrubs, carry out different tests in eight laboratories where criminals are linked to evidence such as hair strands, shoe prints, chemicals, fingerprints and weapons used in crimes.

The crime laboratory examines, identifies and compares evidence using a wide range of scientific procedures and advanced instruments.

All the experts are highly trained forensic scientists and technical specialists who play a key role in linking the suspect, victim and crime scene with physical evidence.

The crime scene unit’s goal then is to collect, preserve, package, transport and document physical evidence left at the crime scene to avoid its destruction.

Proper procedures in handling, collecting and packaging of items of evidence must also be observed to ensure those recovered items will arrive at the lab safely for forensic tests.