Mamuka Jangulashvili, Head of LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensic Bureau hosted (ან held the meeting with) Rebecca Hunt, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Director Tbilisi, Hezar Berg, Legal Attaché and Cavin Orkin, Attaché Assistant.
In the course of the meeting, Head of the Bureau spoke about the ongoing projects in the Bureau and future cooperation plans with the INL.
The guests visited the chemical and narcological, criminological, DNA and computer examination laboratories equipped with modern technologies in accordance with the international standards and got acquainted with current research activities from the experts.
National Forensic Bureau has been actively collaborating with the INL over the years, which has made a significant contribution to the development of the Bureau. Forensic Medical Examination and DNA laboratories were renovated and equipped with the financial support from INL. With the support of the INL, the Bureau has implemented a number of significant projects including the rehabilitation of the Bureau's buildings and laboratories, their equipping and professional training of staff.
With the support of INL, a quality management system for forensic activities was implemented in the Bureau, on it’s the Bureau received accreditation in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 17025. The Bureau is a leading expert institution across the region. LEPL Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau will continue active cooperation with INL in the future.