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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
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- Duration5 days
- LocationOnline
- Cost£1,750 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 and evaluate various different strategies of major scene investigation to consider the various effects of different approaches
- Appraise the range of evidence collection and investigation techniques available to the crime scene investigator
- Describe and 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
- Generate a crime scene report which objectively critiques the methodologies used and draws justified conclusions appropriate for the evidence
- Transfer theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence identification, recording and retrieval into the various roles of forensic specialists.
Core content
- Construction of the forensic strategy
- Evidence selection and collection
- Scene photography
- Digital photography
- Sample integrity and contamination issues
- Assessment of evidence
- Packaging and transportation
- Scene reporting
- Handling intelligence – assessment and communication.
Upgrade to a professional qualification
This course will be taught at Masters standard as it is one of the modules that comprise the postgraduate Forensic Modular Masters Programme. 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.Accreditation
The course is a module of the Forensic Modular Masters Programme, which is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.Speakers
Stephanie Giles
Concessions
Sponsored by company - £1,750
Individual (anyone paying for themselves to attend) - £875
Alumni/Current Student - £435
Accommodation options and prices
Please contact us for information regarding accommodation.Location and travel
How to apply
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