Police Sketching

Micro Certificate Program in Police Sketching is a 5-hour introductory course to introduces law enforcement, forensic professionals, and artists with a desire to turn their passion into purpose to the fundamentals of police sketching as an investigative tool. Designed for participants with little or no formal art training, the course emphasizes observation, communication, and procedure rather than artistic skill. Students learn the role and value of facial composites in investigations, basic facial anatomy and proportion, and the principles of translating witness descriptions into visual form. The course also covers sketch interview fundamentals, common challenges affecting witness memory, ethical considerations, and proper use of sketches in criminal investigations. By the end of the course, participants will understand when and how police use sketches, their limitations, and how facial composites support investigative efforts alongside other identification methods.

• Online Zoom
• 16 February, 2026

International Conference on Forensic Science 2026

International Association of Scientists and Researchers (IASR) in collaboration with the University of Philippines Manila, University of Baguio, Holy Angel University, Tarlac State University brings the 17th IASR International Conference on Forensic Science and the 7th International Forensic Science Conference to be held on 2nd–5th December 2026 in New Delhi, India. The International Conference on Forensic Science serves as a premier platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners in the field to exchange knowledge, explore innovations, and discuss advancements in forensic methodologies.

The last date to submit abstracts is October 5, 2026

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• Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, New Delhi
• 02 December, 2026