The activities of the Explosives Working Group (Forensic International Network for Explosives Investigation - FINEX) are directed towards a number of forensic areas relating to explosives investigation, including:

• Exchange of information and expertise
• Support on technical issues
• Promoting quality assurance, proficiency testing and collaborative exercises
• Harmonisation of crime scene guidelines, examination procedures and analytical methods
• Co-operation in research and development projects

The FINEX network is intended for Government institutes which are active in the field of forensic explosives investigation, including:

• Crime scene investigation
• Examination of physical evidence (improvised explosive devices or post explosion debris)
• Chemical analysis
• Writing of expert reports and testifying in court as an expert witness

Membership
FINEX is open to membership from ENFSI representatives. Additionally, it is also open for membership from non-ENFSI institutes and non-European institutes, provided they are active in the field of forensic explosives investigation (see attached Membership Application Form).

Contact
You can contact FINEX through the FINEX secretariat:

FINEX Secretariat
c/o Forensic Explosives Laboratory
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Fort Halstead
Sevenoaks
Kent TN14 7BP
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 1959 892042
Facsimile: +44 1959 892656
or send an email by using the ENFSI contact form.