This course aims to give an understanding of the core responsibilities of evidence recording and collection at the crime scene, both in general and specifically related to operational constraints of a UK investigative context in addition to the operation of forensic and police investigators within the context of a major investigation.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 20 - 24 Oct 2025
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost£2,250 Standalone short course fee Concessions available

Course structure

This course is delivered by tutorials, framed discussion periods and group presentations.

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Analyse various different strategies of volume and major scene investigation to consider the effects of different approaches,
  • Compare the range of evidence collection and investigation techniques available to the crime scene investigator,
  • Evaluate the relative merits of the range of systematic crime scene procedures vital to successful investigations,
  • Evaluate which of these procedures are appropriate to a particular crime scene and apply these procedures appropriately during a crime scene exercise,
  • Create a crime scene report which objectively critiques the methodologies used and draws justified conclusions appropriate for the evidence.

Core content

  • Role of the CSI,
  • Scene approach,
  • Volume and major crime scenes,
  • Recording the scene,
  • Photography of the crime scene,
  • Search and location of evidence,
  • Evidence recovery techniques,
  • Evidence integrity and contamination issues,
  • Evidence evaluation,
  • Exhibiting and packaging,
  • ISO 17020.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

Registering for this Short Course for Credit and successfully passing the associated assessment will gain you 10 Cranfield credits. These could then be used to apply for a transfer towards a PgCert/PgDip or MSc in the Forensic Programme should you wish to complete one of these courses within 5 years.

Find out more about short course credit points.

Who should attend

Prior knowledge of this subject is not required.

Speakers

Dr. Hannah Moore

Concessions

Concessions are available for Cranfield alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found here.  Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Location address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.