Forensic specialists from the Odesa District Police Department No. 1 held an exciting educational event for students at a local school, where children learned how police solve crimes and even got to participate in a mock investigation.

The experts explained that a forensic scientist's work begins with a thorough examination of the crime scene. The success of finding evidence depends on their attention to detail and ability to notice small clues. The police demonstrated how to use special kits that are kept in forensic briefcases.

«Inside these briefcases are dozens of tools, each with its own purpose. For instance, fingerprint kits help identify who has touched certain items. Powders and brushes make these prints visible and allow them to be transferred to special film. Ultraviolet lamps help detect traces invisible to the naked eye, such as drops of biological fluids. Magnifying glasses and tweezers are essential for carefully collecting small evidence like hair, fabric fibers, and glass fragments. Special bags ensure proper storage of physical evidence for laboratory analysis», shared police major Zhanna Novakovska, senior forensic specialist from the Criminalistics Support Sector of the Odesa District Police Department No. 1.

After the theoretical part, students moved on to practical activities. They donned protective suits, gloves, and shoe covers to avoid leaving their own traces and attempted to «collect evidence» themselves. The children examined objects with magnifying glasses, took each other's fingerprints, worked with powders, and even created their own crime scene by inventing a «crime scenario».

The police assisted and explained each step — how to properly photograph findings, how to record information in reports, and why maintaining the integrity of evidence is crucial.
This interactive event not only introduced teenagers to the work of forensic scientists but also showcased the precision, analytical thinking, and responsibility required in this profession.

At the end of the meeting, law enforcement invited high school students to consider joining the police in the future, particularly the forensics unit. These specialists help uncover the truth, catch criminals, and restore justice, making their work essential to any investigation.