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The International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) is an association of professionals involved in, or with an interest in, the provision of medical imaging services in support of forensic investigations
About Us
The Trauma Imaging Group Forensic Radiography Committee (TIGFR) was founded in the United Kingdom in 1998. In 2004 TIGFR combined with the UK Northern Region Radiography Response Team and the UK Military Radiographers Forensic Team to establish the Association of Forensic Radiographers (AFR). AFR was formally constituted in 2005. In recognition of an increasingly international membership, the Association formally changed its name to the International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) in 2008.
Recognised Lead Body
The IAFR is the recognised by the ISRRT and SCoR to be the lead body in promoting forensic radiography.
Organising DVI Response
The IAFR helps coordinating DVI radiography response. Currently we have a designated DVI team in UK.
Education & Research
The IAFR promotes the best practices in forensic radiography by providing education and organising research.
IAFR Committee
The Association has a committee, elected from the membership, that works within its constitution.
Edel has led the introduction of post-mortem imaging services in Ireland and Australia. She has completed multiple postgraduate courses in Forensics and is currently enrolled in a PhD investigating the use of low-dose CT in suspected physical abuse of children. She has organised workshops, study days and published guidelines on behalf of the IAFR.
Edel Doyle
BSc (Hons), MSc, MSc, MSc, Prof.Cert.
DVI Co-ordinator
Amy is the Post-Mortem CT Lead and advanced practitioner in forensic and post-mortem radiography at LTHTR. She has extensive post-mortem and forensic experience in adult PM cases in plain-film, CT and PM angiography and in live SPA cases and PM paediatric cases including SPA, SUDI and forensics. Additionally, she has deployment experience in DVI.
Amy-Lee Brookes
BSc, MSc, CertFHID
Education Officer
Soile is a Finnish radiographer, currently working as a senior MRI technician. Soile did her practical training in forensic imaging at the University Center of Legal Medicine in Lausanne Switzerland as a part of their exchange program. Future plans for Soile include starting her studies on a masters degree in radiography.
Soile Raasakka
BSc
Communications Officer
Makwena Calvin Perfect Seanego
BSc, CertMAMMO
Lindsay has had a long interest in Forensic Radiography and has been a previous Vice Chair and Welfare Officer of the IAFR.
As part of the DVI team for the Tsunami and the London bombings providing radiographic imaging, she gained invaluable experience of working in the intense multi disciplinary environment to enable effective victim identification.
50 years qualified, her radiographic background has placed her well for the undertaking of forensic tasks. She has extensive experience of forensic examinations in NHS settings as well as coordinating major incident procedures. She has promoted the provision of welfare for radiographers who may find experiencing the proximity to death and dying very challenging.
She currently works part time in a variety of radiographic roles.
Lindsay Batty-Smith
David’s professional journey began in traditional healthcare settings As a Radiographer, where he honed his skills in diagnostic imaging. Driven by a desire to make a difference in the realm of Forensics, he transitioned into forensic radiography, with the Ministry of Defence.
Throughout his career, David has operated in multiple environments, including military hospitals, civilian forensic units, and has trained in disaster victim identification (DVI).
David harbours a deep interest in research within forensic radiography. His inquisitive nature has led him to explore advancements in imaging technologies and methodologies that can aid forensic imaging and completed a PgCert in Forensic Imaging with a view of completing an MSc in Forensic Imaging.
David Muchena
Bsc(Hons) PgCert, PgCert
The Constitution
The International Association of Forensic Radiographers (IAFR) is an association of professionals involved in, or with an interest in, the provision of medical imaging services in support of forensic investigations. The Association has a committee, elected from the membership, and works within its constitution.
With effect from 22nd September 2012 IAFR has entered into a formal affiliation with the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI).
Formal Recognition
IAFR has been formally recognised by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists (ISRRT) and the UK Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) as the lead body in the following areas:
Promoting awareness of forensic radiography and related issues
Provision and facilitation of training and education in the forensic field
Inter-professional and multi-organisational liaison and communication
Development and review of guidelines for evidence-based practice in forensic radiography
Provision of advice and resources for individuals and organisations which have a need for professional expertise
Provision of health and safety advice in the planning of temporary mortuaries, including risk assessments with particular regard to radiation protection, COSHH and manual handling issues
As the contact point for initiation of a Radiography Response Team in the event of a Mass Fatality Incident, including provision of diagnostic imaging equipment for immediate deployment to an incident
Who Are We?
The majority of IAFR members have clinical backgrounds and therefore specialise in the imaging of human subjects. However, X-rays can also be used for the imaging of a wide range of artefacts – from documents, paintings and antiques to vehicles and suspect packages in forensic investigation.
IAFR members have been involved in incidents on both a national and international level. In the United Kingdom, these include investigation into the London bombings, the Selby rail crash and Lockerbie air disaster. International deployments have included investigations in Bosnia, Kosovo, Croatia, Republic of Ireland, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka and India.
IAFR provides a consultancy service to the UK Home Office, the UK Ministry of Defence, UK police forces, UK Department of Health, the UK National Health Service, United Nations and other organisations on forensic imaging of the living and deceased.