Our Services
Crime Scene Assessment
Systematic examination of crime scenes.
Identification and recognition of physical evidence.
Assessment of scene conditions and investigative priorities.
Crime Scene Documentation
Photography and videography of crime scenes.
Preparation of sketches, diagrams, and measurements.
Comprehensive documentation of evidence locations and scene observations.
Evidence Collection and Preservat
Collection of biological, chemical, physical, and digital evidence.
Proper packaging, labelling, and preservation of exhibits.
Maintenance of chain of custody from collection to laboratory submission.
Latent Evidence Recovery
Detection and recovery of fingerprints.
Collection of trace evidence, including fibres, glass, paint, and other microscopic materials.
Recovery of biological evidence for DNA analysis.
Shooting and Firearm Scene Investigation
Documentation of firearm-related incidents.
Recovery of bullets, cartridge cases, and firearm-related evidence.
Preliminary trajectory assessment.
Scene Reconstruction
Interpretation of physical evidence to assist in reconstructing the sequence of events.
Integration of laboratory findings with crime scene observations.
Major Incident and Disaster Response
Scientific support during major criminal investigations.
Assistance in mass casualty and disaster victim identification operations.
Coordination of forensic evidence recovery in complex incidents.
Applications
Our crime scene investigation services support:
Homicide investigations
Sexual offence investigations
Burglary and robbery investigations
Firearms and explosives investigations
Traffic collision investigations
Suspicious death investigations
Disaster victim identification
Major incident investigations
Civil and judicial proceedings
Who Can Request Our Services?
RFI provides crime scene investigation services to:
Law enforcement agencies
Prosecution authorities
Courts of law
Government institutions
International partner agencies through authorised cooperation
Crime scene investigations are conducted upon request by competent authorities and in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
Our Commitment to Quality
Every crime scene investigation is conducted in accordance with internationally accepted forensic standards and best practices. RFI is committed to preserving the integrity of evidence through rigorous documentation, secure evidence handling, and strict chain-of-custody procedures to ensure that all findings are scientifically reliable and legally admissible.
Why Choose RFI?
Highly trained crime scene investigators
Scientific and systematic evidence recovery
Modern crime scene documentation techniques
Secure evidence handling and preservation
Close integration with RFI forensic laboratories
Independent, impartial, and scientifically robust forensic support
Contact Us
For information on forensic crime scene services or emergency forensic response, please contact the Rwanda Forensic Institute through the appropriate official channels.
RFI – Advancing Justice Through Science.