The Directorate of Forensic Services (DFS), in collaboration with the Directorate of Human Resource Development (HRD), has developed a comprehensive set of Forensic Induction Course Training Tools. These include a training curriculum, trainer’s guide, training manual, and a crime scene procedures manual. This initiative underscores the critical importance of standardized forensic training in safeguarding the integrity and reliability of forensic evidence presented in court.
The tools were developed by a dedicated technical working group comprising forensic practitioners, Uganda Police Force (UPF) trainers, and a curriculum development consultant. The development process was supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands through the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), a key partner in strengthening UPF capacity-building efforts.
The completion of these tools marks a significant milestone in the professionalization and standardization of forensic operations within the Force. Scenes of Crime Officers serve as vital gatekeepers in the forensic process, and any shortcomings at the crime scene can compromise evidence integrity and affect the outcome of criminal prosecutions.
By establishing uniform procedures and high training standards, these tools are expected to enhance the capacity of forensic practitioners, improve the quality and credibility of forensic evidence, and contribute to fair and reliable judicial outcomes.
The Forensic Induction Course Training Tools will be officially launched at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, at the Police Headquarters Mega Tent in Kampala. The ceremony will be presided over by the Inspector General of Police and will mark the formal adoption and rollout of the tools across all Police Training Schools.
The Inspector General of Police has invited several dignitaries and institutional partners, including the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, representatives from IDLO, the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and the Judiciary of Uganda, among others.
EThe programme will feature a panel discussion aimed at engaging stakeholders on the significance, application, and expected impact of the training tools on policing and the administration of justice in Uganda.
Panelists:
Hon. Justice Karoli Lwanga Ssemogerere, Judge of the High Court of Uganda
Dr. Daniel Ronald Ruhweza, Senior Lecturer & Head, Department of Law and Jurisprudence, School of Law, Makerere University
Mrs. Samali Wakooli, Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions & Head, Department of Gender, Children and Sexual Offences, Office of the DPP
Mrs. Lucy Ladira, Criminal Justice Adviser, JLOS Governance and Security Programme Secretariat
