Police academy students had a unique chance to delve into the fundamentals of criminalistics and acquire practical skills from seasoned police professionals, which will be beneficial for their future service.

The meeting took place at the training and exercise center for police actions in typical and extreme situations of the Odessa Police Academy.

Experts from the criminalistics department of the Odessa region's National Police shared their knowledge with cadets from the investigative training faculty.

The officers not only discussed the specifics of their profession but also demonstrated the crucial role of a specialist during a crime scene examination. At a specially staged location, the future investigators observed the process of searching for and documenting crime evidence as well as proper packaging of those items.

During the event, the cadets tried on specialized protective suits used by police in their daily duties, filled out fingerprint cards, and collected biological traces.

The event unfolded in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere, with the best reward for the organizers being the genuine interest and engagement from the youth.

At the end of the meeting, the criminalists wished the cadets confidence, perseverance, and professional growth.