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In order to enhance frontline officers’ capability in collecting evidence and giving testimony at court, the Traffic Branch Headquarters (TBHQ) and the Government Laboratory co-organised a Forensic Accident Investigation and Reconstruction (FAIR) course and a workshop on video forensic analysis between November and December.
Experienced Government Chemists were invited to deliver lectures and practical sessions on various topics including vehicle collision physics, contact evidence examination, tyre mark analysis and blind spots of heavy vehicles. Over 100 regional traffic officers completed the FAIR course and the workshop.
Senior Inspector Poon Hiu-kwan of Investigation and Support Division of Traffic New Territories North said, “The course was very well designed. I learnt much from the chemists and vehicle examiners on how to preserve, gather and interpret evidence found at traffic accident scenes. I will apply the knowledge acquired in my daily duties.”
Inspector Ho Tai-yin of TBHQ described the FAIR course as an “accident scene training”. He recalled the serious accident in Tai Po two years ago which claimed the lives of 19 bus passengers. “As the Officer-in-Charge of the case, I had to handle lots of casualties, make enquiry with the driver and witnesses, preserve all relevant evidences such as the dash cam recorder and tyre marks. The FAIR course provided frontline officers with the necessary knowledge and techniques to deal with major accidents.”
