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The ICRC AM/PM Database: Challenges in forensic data management in the humanitarian sphere
Ute Hofmeister1, Shuala S Martin2, Carlos Villalobos1
1International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, ICRC Mexico Delegation, Avenue de la Paix 20, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland.
Forensic Science International
|August 20, 2017
Summary
Effective forensic investigations require robust data management systems. The AM/PM Database aids in managing missing persons and unidentified remains data, with ongoing revisions to improve forensic data management.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Information Management
- Humanitarian Aid
Background:
- Large-scale forensic investigations necessitate comprehensive data management systems.
- Effective data management encompasses collection, archiving, analysis, and reporting.
- Protocols, policies, staff training, and quality control are crucial for successful systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the need for specialized software in managing large datasets for missing persons and unidentified human remains.
- To introduce the AM/PM Database as a solution for forensic data management challenges.
- To highlight the global application and ongoing development of the AM/PM Database.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of the AM/PM Database by the ICRC.
- Deployment of the database in 14 countries for managing missing persons and unidentified remains data.
- Ongoing revision of the AM/PM Database based on practical challenges and lessons learned.
Main Results:
- The AM/PM Database has been successfully implemented in multiple countries, including Mexico, Central America, and European nations.
- The database assists authorities in managing data related to missing persons and unidentified deceased, including migrants.
- The ICRC provides advisory support for establishing forensic data management systems globally.
Conclusions:
- Robust data management systems, supported by specialized software like the AM/PM Database, are essential for effective forensic investigations.
- The AM/PM Database has proven effective in addressing humanitarian challenges related to missing persons and unidentified remains.
- Continuous improvement and adaptation of forensic data management tools are vital, as demonstrated by the upcoming revision of the AM/PM Database.
Keywords:
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