Criminalistica nucleară: inovație și cooperare globală
Nuclear forensics: innovation and global cooperation

Summary/Abstract: Nuclear forensics is an innovative sector that relies on the application of advanced technologies and interdisciplinary expertise to prevent and combat crimes involving nuclear or other radioactive materials. This sector is closely linked to international collaboration, which plays an essential role in combating challenges that transcend national borders. Initiatives such as ITWG, GICNT and CBRN CoE, together with international organizations such as INTERPOL, IAEA and UNICRI, contribute to strengthening the capacity of states in the field of nuclear forensics. International support includes not only the exchange of information, training and education programs, but also operational support in the investigation of radiological incidents, delivery of specialized equipment necessary for the investigation and radiological incidents management. International efforts not only stimulate technological progress and innovation in nuclear forensics, but also contribute to the creation of networks of experts and technical groups that facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between member states. The article highlights two models for developing the capacity to perform expertise on nuclear or other radioactive materials, namely: laboratories dedicated to the examination of nuclear materials, equipped for handling samples with radionuclide contamination, or traditional forensic laboratories configured to meet nuclear physical protection requirements. The choice of the optimal model must be based on the analysis of existing capacities, available resources and strategic objectives of the state. In this regard, GICNT designed the ”Nuclear Forensics Self-Assessment Tool”, to support countries identify areas for improvement in nuclear forensics, the identification of strengths and gaps in the national infrastructure.

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