British police in Ukraine assisting with disaster victim identification

An ACPO spokeswoman said:

“The UK have deployed two disaster victim identification officers to the Ukraine. Currently one is in Kiev supporting the British Embassy by providing advice and guidance in relation to the recovery of the bodies and management of the scene. The other officer has been deployed to Kharkiv with 30 other disaster victim identification professionals from the international response to arrange for reception of the bodies when they are finally released.

“Both officers are in touch with the international team and are assisting the Dutch disaster victim identification team who are leading the operation. They will provide any assistance that is requested to support the international effort.”

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ACPO Press Office
Association of Chief Police Officers
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