13 August 2024, 7:32am
Media Release
AFP investigates National Science Week
Editor's Note: Vision from previous National Science Week events is available via Hightail
The AFP is set to declare the National Science and Technology Centre, also known as Questacon, a crime scene in celebration of National Science Week 2024.
The AFP’s world-class forensic capabilities is set to be deployed with the assistance of the community during a sanctioned takeover of the centre on Saturday, 17 August, 2024.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. The week aims to encourage an interest in science pursuits and encourage younger people to be fascinated by the world we live in.
The crime scene will replicate the daily deployment of forensic experts who undertake complex work to keep Australians safe, thanks to their specialised knowledge and capabilities.
The AFP is calling on all Junior Forensic Investigators and aspiring scientists to investigate the Questacon crime scene from 9am on Saturday, 17 August, 2024.
AFP Chief Scientist Dr Simon Walsh and the AFP Forensics Team will deploy to the National Science and Technology Centre to educate, encourage and inspire young children to embrace their inner ‘forensic scientist’.
“The deployment to the National Science and Technology Centre will allow the AFP to highlight some of our unique capabilities in the hope of inspiring a new generation of forensic and technology experts,” Dr Simon Walsh said.
“Together, with Questacon, we will provide aspiring scientists a hands-on experience and opportunity to see how law enforcement uses science and technology to investigate and combat crime, including a sneak peek at how AI can potentially assist to solve crimes.”
Forensics specialists will include, Facial Identification and Forensic Artists, Crime Scene Examiners, Forensic Chemists, Fingerprint Experts, Digital Forensic Examiners and more!
