DVI
Comprehensive Disaster Victim Identification training based on Interpol standards. Practical exercises with real-case simulations and cross-agency coordination.
European Training Center of Active Forensic Sciences & DVI
Europe's leading non-profit center for Disaster Victim Identification and forensic training - uniting the world's largest network of more than 80 of the most seasoned forensic experts.
What sets us apart is our foundation: we are practitioners, not theorists - and we build resilience where it matters most.
Our experts bring decades of real-world field experience from every facet of forensics - translated into practical, state-of-the-art workflows.
More than 80 of the most seasoned forensic experts across pathology, anthropology, odontology, DNA, police and law enforcement.
We connect every area of the forensic process, training teams to operate cohesively against crises, disasters, war and terror.
A non-profit foundation committed to the dignified treatment of victims and compassionate communication with their relatives.
Europe's Leading DVI Training Center:
As the first European Training Center for Disaster Victim Identification and Forensic Sciences, located in the heart of Europe (Germany), ETAF provides a premier non-profit platform for international training and research. We are home to the world's largest network in this field, uniting more than 80 of the most seasoned forensic experts.
A Truly Multidisciplinary Approach Effective DVI is not the work of a single discipline but the seamless collaboration of many. By training teams to operate cohesively, we build robust resilience against crises, disasters, war and terror - ensuring a response that is scientifically sound, rapid and efficient.
Upholding Dignity, Supporting Society The true measure of a society's resilience lies in its ability to manage crises with dignity and respect for the victims and their families. Our training and operational standards are designed to ensure the dignified treatment of victims and clear, compassionate communication with their relatives.
Comprehensive Disaster Victim Identification training based on Interpol standards. Practical exercises with real-case simulations and cross-agency coordination.
Effective management of terrorist and other CBRN contaminated scenes, based on NATO MIMMS, WIT, CSI and INTERPOL standards for complex mass-casualty incidents.
Forensic recovery and identification in armed conflict zones. Includes chain-of-custody, field documentation and humanitarian legal standards.
Management of contaminated crime scenes in CBRN environments. Focus on safety, decontamination and evidence integrity under extreme conditions.
Development of national and international forensic response capacities through structured training, mentorship and institutional partnerships.
On-site advisory and coordination for forensic missions, logistics, resource allocation and operational readiness of DVI and CBRN teams.
Applied research and policy guidance on forensic standards, ethics, digital tools and international interoperability in victim identification systems.
Comprehensive global crisis management and emergency deployment - rapid on-site response, victim recovery, forensic identification support and family liaison, in strict alignment with Interpol and humanitarian standards.
Dedicated support for next of kin: compassionate communication, timely information and coordination with investigation teams and psychosocial services - defined by dignity and privacy.
Global crisis management and emergency deployment - victim recovery, dignified repatriation, mortuary operations and family liaison, one unified solution for governments, airlines and corporations worldwide.
Explore our full training portfolio - 50 modules across 6 fields, from core DVI to strategic leadership.
Open the ETAF Training CompassImpressions from our training operations - DVI exercises, mortuary operations, CBRN procedures and international cooperation. Tap any image to view.
We don't teach theory - we pass on decades of hands-on experience. ETAF brings together the right specialists from every discipline of forensic science, drawn from across the globe. Practitioners who have stood on real scenes, who know exactly how it has to be done - and who speak to every participant at eye level.
The right expert for every field of forensics - pathology, anthropology, odontology, DNA, crime scene investigation and beyond.
A global network of specialists, bringing international best practice and cross-border interoperability to every course.
Not academics on paper - operators who have led real missions under real pressure, and know what actually works.
They speak the language of the practitioners in the room - teaching peer-to-peer, not top-down.
From the first assessment to long-term mentorship - a clear, proven path that turns real-world field experience into operational readiness for your teams.
We evaluate your existing capacities, mandates and risk profile to define precise, measurable training objectives.
Our experts build a multidisciplinary curriculum aligned with Interpol, NATO and humanitarian standards - fit for your mission.
Realistic, high-pressure scenario exercises translate theory into practice under conditions that mirror actual deployments.
Participants are assessed and certified against internationally recognised forensic and DVI quality standards.
On-site advisory, coordination and logistics keep your DVI and CBRN teams ready when a real incident occurs.
Long-term partnership, refresher training and knowledge exchange ensure capacities remain sharp and up to date.
The first globally deployable victim management system - fully functional online and offline.
Data on the deceased, survivors and their relatives seamlessly captured and collated in a single database.
Real-time capture and tracking ensure a clear, court-proof chain of evidence from scene to courtroom.
Tested in the most demanding scenarios - terror attacks, CBRN incidents and mass-casualty events.
Two interactive experiences: our complete training portfolio in the 360° compass - and three decades of worldwide missions on the interactive globe.
Curriculum
50 specialised modules across 6 disciplines - from core DVI and CBRN to mortuary operations and the Atlas system.
Open the compass →Operations
35 missions in 28 countries - from 9/11 and the 2004 tsunami to Ukraine, explored on the interactive globe.
Explore the globe →Aligned with international standards
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