Disaster Victim Identification - Foundation Course

Who Should Attend?


This course is intended as a foundation for DVI Recovery and Mortuary operations at major incidents for police officers and police staff.

Course / Module entry requirements


This course is intended for students who have successfully met any requirements in force as identified through their DVI lead.

It is also recommended that students should:

  • Be trained in Manual handling
  • Be trained in basic First Aid
  • Undergo Force Occupational Health assessment
  • Attend a post mortem prior to the course

Due to the nature of this course, all students nominated must be volunteers

No. of courses being run


11/12: 1

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

1 week.

Methods of delivery

Classroom delivery and practical exercises

Assessment process / accreditation details

Practical assessments.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: +44 (0)1388 744100
Email: 
forensiccentre@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

Year 11/12 : £815 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 11/12: £815 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview


To give students the basic skills required in the victim recovery, identification and mortuary processes.

Aims


Develop students to be able to carry out the appropriate key functions in the victim recovery, identification and mortuary processes, at a major incident/disaster. This would be in accordance with the necessary skills, procedures and best practice and in compliance with the recommendations by Lord Justice Clarke.

Objectives


By the end of the course students will be able to:

  • Briefly describe the key roles involved at a major incident/disaster
  • Apply the necessary skills associated with Disaster Victim Recovery and Mortuary Operation in the event of a major incident/disaster
  • Complete the relevant paperwork in a competent, accurate and professional manner to comply with the appropriate recommendation by Lord Justice Clarke
  • Identify the importance of risk assessment, health, safety and welfare both at the major incident/disaster and the health, safety and welfare of themselves and their colleagues after the event
  • Be aware of the forensic implications with regard to victim recovery and mortuary operation
  • Explain the systematic procedures for Search