Forensic Tools
The NFI develops and uses various forensic tools. These are aids such as digital programs and equipment. They help forensic researchers analyse data, compare results and make traces visible. Tools can also help filter large amounts of information.
This page provides an overview of the NFI’s forensic tools.
How are forensic tools used?
Forensic tools can make investigations clearer, faster and more repeatable. They are used in criminal investigations.
The results produced by tools are assessed by NFI researchers. They examine what the results mean and place them in the context of the investigation.
Development of the tools
The NFI develops new tools and improves existing ones. We do this using knowledge from our forensic fields of expertise and experience from practice.
This helps keep the tools suitable for new techniques, larger amounts of data and new forms of crime.
Our forensic tools
DNAxs
DNAxs supports DNA scientists in analysing, comparing and interpreting DNA profiles in casework.
Frequently Asked Questions
This differs for each tool. Some tools are used by the NFI for its own forensic investigations. Other tools can also be used by partners in the Netherlands and abroad, such as law enforcement agencies, inspectorates and other forensic institutes.
The individual tool pages explain who the tool is intended for and how it can be used.
No, Forensic tools support the investigation, but they do not replace the scientist. The scientist remains responsible for assessing and interpreting the results.
If workshops or training courses are available, this information can be found on the individual tool pages. If no workshops or training courses are currently planned, they will be added later if they become available.
More information
Would you like to know more about the purpose, operation or availability of a tool? Please visit the page of the relevant forensic tool.
If you have general questions about the use of the tools or practical matters, please contact us.
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