The Department of Criminalistics and forensic science of the Academy of law enforcement of the Republic of Uzbekistan was established in accordance with the decree of the president of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated November 28, 2022 "on the introduction of a qualitatively new system for training qualified personnel in the field of criminal investigation"PF-257.

The Department of Criminalistics and forensic science is considered a specialized department for investigative activities and carries out the educational process in subjects focused on investigative activities. Also in the department there is an investigative field and Criminalistics Laboratory, where in order to practically strengthen theoretical education, there is an opportunity to model cases of crimes committed in domestic conditions and analyze mistakes and shortcomings that are allowed in investigative actions.

The main goals and objectives of Criminalistics and forensics are as follows:

Interpretation of normative legal documents using the module system and methods of innovation of teaching, which can provide highly qualified, analytical feedback on legal education directions and specialties using information and communication technologies and the organization of educational work aimed at the formation of specialists with the skill of independent decision-making, capable of advancing and solving prospective tasks;

in the field of scientific and methodological work-development of scientific and methodological foundations of the educational process, provision of educational and methodological materials, introduction of modern educational technologies that serve to improve the productivity and quality of education and efficiency of professors and teachers, studying foreign experience in this field;

in the field of spiritual-moral and educational affairs - to promote the spiritual, intellectual, physical and moral maturation of the student (listener) youth and respect national values, nurture in the spirit of patriotism, a sense of citizenship, tolerance, respect for laws, national and universal values, who can resist harmful influences and currents, have firm beliefs and views on life, feel their responsibility to the state and society, understand and adhere to the criteria of humanism, interethnic harmony, justice and the rule of law.

Astanov Istam Rustamovich
		Head of department, doctor of law, Professor. Defended a doctoral dissertation on the topic:“Procedural and forensic aspects of using special knowledge in criminal cases”. Email: i.r.astanov@proacademy.uz

He completed advanced training in the USA, the Republic of Korea, and Japan (in 2019 at the UNIFAI organization). He is a specialist in criminal procedure law, criminalistics, forensic expertise, collection, examination and evaluation of digital evidence, as well as the investigation of cybercrimes.

He is the author of more than 160 scientific works: 132 articles in national journals, newspapers, and collections of scientific papers; 11 articles in foreign publications; co-author of 4 textbooks, 6 brochures, 6 teaching and methodological manuals, 7 study guides, 2 practice-oriented manuals, 2 commentaries, and 5 monographs.

He is also a co-author of methodological manuals for prosecution authorities, including: “Possibilities of the investigative action of inspection”, “Procedure for appointment and conduct of expert examination”, “Appointment and conduct of audits at the stage of preliminary investigation”, “Procedural and tactical foundations of preliminary investigation”, “The process of sampling for expert examination: problems and solutions”.

Bahodirov Utkirkhon Bakhriddinovich
		Senior Lecturer of the Department. Email: o.b.bahodirov@proacademy.uz

Author of the curriculum “Analysis of international standards in the field of the right to personal liberty and inviolability (based on UN, European, and regional documents)” within the academic module “Right to personal liberty and inviolability” for master’s degree students.

Advanced training completed at Lund University (Sweden) on national and foreign legislation concerning the right to personal liberty and inviolability.

Co-author of the electronic textbook for the module “Criminalistics and forensic examinations”.

Author of the teaching and methodological complex in the field of “Right to personal liberty and inviolability”, as well as co-author of the content of the advanced training course “Right to personal liberty and inviolability”.

Karimov Iftikhor Ibragimovich
		Senior lecturer of the department, PhD in law. Defended a doctoral (PhD) dissertation on the topic: “Criminalistic aspects of investigating crimes of a religious-extremist nature”. Email: i.i.karimov@proacademy.uz

Advanced training was undertaken in Indonesia and the Russian Federation. Specialization includes criminal procedure law, criminalistics, forensic expertise, as well as the investigation of crimes related to extremism, terrorism, intentional infliction of bodily harm, sexual offenses, theft of property (robbery, assault, burglary), fraud, extortion, traffic accidents, illicit trafficking of narcotic and psychotropic substances, and human trafficking.

Authorship comprises around 30 scientific works: 17 articles in national journals, newspapers, and collections of scientific papers; 4 articles in foreign publications; co-authorship of 2 textbooks, 2 teaching and methodological manuals, and 4 study guides.

Co-authorship also extends to methodological manuals for prosecutors and other law enforcement officers, including: “Modern terrorist and extremist organizations as a threat to society”,

“Activities of terrorist and extremist organizations: Goals and objectives”, “On preventing the involvement of youth under the influence of extremist ideas”, “The emergence of the extremist movement “Jihadists”: Goals and objectives”, “Methodology of crime investigation”, “Investigation of crimes committed through the use of information and communication technologies.”

Co-author of the course “Counterterrorism and investigative actions,” developed jointly with American and British specialists within the framework of the U.S. Department of justice international criminal investigative training assistance program (ICITAP). The course is aimed at strengthening the knowledge and professional training of investigators working in the field of counterterrorism, is published on the website of the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training, and is accompanied by an international certificate.

Rajabov Bekzod Xalimovich
		Senior lecturer of the department, doctor of philosophy in law (PhD). Successfully defended a dissertation for the degree of doctor of philosophy (PhD) in law on the topic: “Improvement of the criminal procedure and forensic activities of the prosecutor-criminalist”. Email: b.x.rajabov@proacademy.uz

He possesses extensive practical experience gained through many years of service in the prosecution authorities. More than 20 scientific and popular articles have been published in foreign, national, and academic collections and newspapers. Publications include the methodological manual “Organization of the activities of prosecutor-criminalists” (intended for use by prosecutorial investigators and researchers); co-authorship of the textbooks “Methodology of crime investigation” and “Criminalistics”; as well as study guides “Clinical seminars on developing practical skills in criminal procedure” and “Investigation of crimes committed through the use of information and communication technologies”. 

Botayev Murod Djumanshikovich
		Associate Professor of the Department, Doctor of Law. (PhD), Associate Professor. Defended a doctoral dissertation on the topic: “Improvement of the institution of pre-trial investigation”. Email: m.d.botayev@proacademy.uz

Advanced training was undertaken in the People’s Republic of China, India, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Belarus. Specialization includes criminal procedure law, criminalistics, forensic expertise, and the investigation of crimes. Over the course of the professional career, M.D. Botaev has published 119 scientific works, including 83 articles in national journals, newspapers, and collections of scientific papers, of which 14 were published in foreign editions; co-authorship of 6 textbooks, 8 teaching and methodological manuals, 3 study guides, 3 practice-oriented manuals, 1 commentary, and 1 monograph. A number of practical manuals for law enforcement officers have also been developed in co-authorship.

Mirzaxodjayev Davron Atxamovich
		Senior lecturer of the Department. Email: d.a.mirzaxodjayev@proacademy.uz

Specialization includes criminal procedure law, criminalistics, forensic expertise, as well as the investigation of crimes related to extremism, terrorism, intentional infliction of bodily harm, sexual offenses, theft of property (robbery, assault, burglary), fraud, extortion, traffic accidents, illicit trafficking of narcotic and psychotropic substances, and human trafficking. During the professional career, D. Mirzakhodjaev has published 5 articles in national journals, newspapers, and collections of scientific papers, including 2 in foreign publications; co-authorship of 3 textbooks, 2 teaching and methodological manuals, and 4 study guides. In co-authorship, methodological manuals such as “Methodology of crime investigation” and “Investigation of crimes committed through the use of information and communication technologies” have also been published. 

Nabiev Gayrat Shukhrat o’g’li
		Lecturer at the department Email: g.sh.nabiyev@proacademy.uz

He has completed professional development training in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Indonesia. Throughout his career, he has published 10 scientific works, including 7 scientific articles in national journals, newspapers, and collected papers, 3 of which were published in international editions. He is a specialist in the fields of criminal procedure law, criminalistics, forensic examination, and crime investigation. In 2022, he was recognized as the winner of the competition “Best expert-criminalist of the year.” In co-authorship, G. Nabiyev has published the teaching-methodical manuals “The process of collecting samples for forensic examination: Problems and solutions” and “Examinations appointed in criminal proceedings”.

Kakhramonov Azizbek Sobirovich
		Lecturer of the department Legal and Methodological Foundations of the Use of Digital Information in Criminal Cases" for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD). Email: a.s.kaxramonov@proacademy.uz

Holds certificates granting the right to independently conduct forensic examinations in eight specializations: “Computer-technical examination”, “Dactyloscopy”, “Traceology”, “Cold weapons examination”, “Technical examination of documents”, “Graphology” (Handwriting analysis), “Ballistics”, and “Portrait examination.”

He has completed professional development training in the Republic of Turkey, the Russian Federation, as well as in European and CIS countries. He is a specialist in the fields of criminalistics, forensic examination, identification, collection, preservation, examination, and evaluation of digital evidence, and cybercrime investigation. Throughout his career, A. S. Kakhramonov has published 11 scientific works, including 6 articles in national and international journals, newspapers, and collected papers, 2 of which were published in foreign editions, as well as 5 teaching manuals. At present, he is conducting dissertation research for the degree of doctor of philosophy (PhD) in law on the topic “Legal and methodological foundations of the use of digital data in criminal proceedings”.