scholarly journals Mass Disaster Victim Identification and the Role of Information Technology

2011 ◽  
Vol 65 (12) ◽  
pp. k20-k20
Author(s):  
Takafumi Aoki
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Mass Disaster ◽  
Disaster Victim Identification ◽  
Victim Identification ◽  
Disaster Victim ◽  
Role Of Information

New challenges in the area of disaster victim identification

2017 ◽  
Vol 296 ◽  
pp. 78-85
Author(s):  
Adam Frankowski ◽  
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Agnieszka Łukomska ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Crime Scene ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Scientific Conference ◽  
Disaster Victim Identification ◽  
Victim Identification ◽  
Disaster Victim ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Disaster Victim Identification Team

The article focuses on the subject of examining the scene of disaster or terrorism-related offence as well as victim identification. It includes a summary of the fifth edition of the International Scientific Conference “Crime Scene” that took place in Gdańsk from 26 to 27 April 2017. The participants recommended the directions to be taken with a view to ensuring the appropriate use of DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) resources. With respect to on-scene activities, the article emphasizes the need to abide by international standards that are compatible with the Interpol DVI Guide. Crisis management procedures applicable in Poland, governing the activities of state services, with particular regard to the role of the police, are quoted herein. Additionally, the article discusses the initiative of the Maltese Presidency concerning international cooperation in DVI matters, which has been included in the European Council conclusions on the creation of an informal network of experts competent in the field of Disaster Victim Identification. Intensified activities at the international level, which can be perceived as a response to numerous terrorism-related threats observed over recent decades, can lay the foundation for establishing a Disaster Victim Identification team in Poland.

scholarly journals Role of Forensic Anthropology in Disaster Victim Identification (DVI)

2021 ◽  
pp. 257-263
Author(s):  
Alok Sharma ◽  
Avinash H. Waghmode
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Dna Profiling ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Disaster Victim Identification ◽  
Victim Identification ◽  
Disaster Victim ◽  
Deceased People

DNA profiling is one of the most dependable and well-organized methods for recognizing bodies or losing body parts in disaster victim identification (DVI). This necessitates the collection of a post-mortem DNA sample and an antemortem DNA sample from the alleged victim or a biological related people. Collecting an acceptable ante mortem sample is usually effortless, but because of the varying degree of preservation of the human remains after any disaster and very high risk of cross-contamination of DNA, obtaining an adequate standard post mortem sample under cold DVI conditions is difficult. Various post mortem DNA samples from a deceased person in DVI can be obtained from muscle, bone including femur and ribs, teeth, and bone marrow with the slightest possibility of contamination. DVI (disaster victim identification) has been used to identify deceased people in various famous disasters like the 9/11 attack of the terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur that was shot down on 17 July 2014 while flying over eastern Ukraine. All 283 passengers and 15 crew members were killed; the 26/11 attack on Mumbai in 2008 led by terrorist organizations caused 166 deaths, excluding nine terrorists. According to Interpol protocol, four steps for identification are given importance: 1 – Site examination, which lasts for days to weeks. 2 – Post-mortem data include fingerprints, odontology, DNA profiling and physical indication. 3 – Ante-mortem data collected from victim houses. 4 – Reconciliation where specialists identify the victim from the data collected.

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