Training courses

Evidence evaluation workshop for facial identification

Course aims & objectives

This in-person workshop covers the design and use of robust qualitative evaluation frameworks for morphological forensic face examination and introduces quantitative models of evidence evaluation using score-based likelihood ratios:

  • Knowledge of the principles of logic, balance, transparency and robustness for forensic evidence evaluation

  • Knowledge of effective case management techniques to mitigate cognitive bias

  • Knowledge of descriptive evidence evaluation methods using verbal scales

  • Knowledge of quantitative evidence evaluation methods using score-based likelihood ratios

  • Ability to apply a descriptive framework for evidence evaluation in forensic face examination

  • Ability to evaluate and report forensic face examination results using a verbal scale

  • Awareness of data sampling and visulisation techniques for quantitative data

Content

An interactive, two-day in-person workshop on evidence evaluation in forensic face identification, including in-class practical exercises to demonstrate understanding , all delivered by experts with over 15 years’ experience in forensic face examination.

 

Prerequisites

Attendees must have received training in forensic face examination and be confident in applying morphological analysis and comparison to uncontrolled facial imagery. Attendees will require a laptop with software for viewing and comparing facial imagery.

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