The National Policing Improvement Agency

Who Should Attend?

Fingerprint examiners who have identified a need to refresh these skills via their PDR pathway.

Course / Module entry requirements

Attendees are required to be fingerprint experts currently conducting analysis, comparison, evaluation and verification of case work

No. of courses being run

09/10: 1

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

2 Days

Methods of delivery

Classroom based.

Assessment process / accreditation details

No formal assessment.

Certification

Certificate of attendance.

Additional Information

Equates to 6 CPD Hours

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: +44 (0)1388 744000
Email: 
forensiccentre@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

Year 10/11: £360 Plus accommodation and meal charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 10/11: £360 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview

A one day workshop for fingerprint examiners to revisit and refresh their forensic knowledge and update current practices.

Aims

This workshop is designed to enhance the knowledge of experienced fingerprint experts who may contribute to the investigation of major crime.

Objectives

Attendees will be able to:

• Recognise the types of trace evidence that may be present at crime scenes and their relevance to an investigation
• Apply current recovery, development and enhancement techniques of trace evidence
• Understand the legislation involved in the recovery of trace evidence
• Explain Locard's principle
• Understand contamination issues and how they can be avoided
• Understand the hierarchy of governance within a crime scene
• Understand the information required from the specialist at crime scenes
• Identify good practice in the recovery, packaging and labelling of items of trace evidence
• Understand the need for continuity and integrity of evidence and how to maintain them effectively
• Understand and demonstrate appropriate Health and Safety issues when visiting scenes and dealing with trace evidence