Initial Crime Scene Investigator

Who Should Attend?


The course is intended for newly appointed Crime Scene Investigators or for those new to the role.

Course / Module entry requirements


Admission to the Initial CSI Course requires the individual to be employed by the Police Service or other law enforcement agency. 

No. of courses being run


10/11: 1

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

9 weeks full time residential

Methods of delivery

Classroom delivery and practical exercises

Assessment process / accreditation details

Practical assessment and written examinations to assess underpinning knowledge. Students attending this route will not be able to enter the Foundation Degree Programme.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

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

Cost to HO Forces

Year 10/11: £7,920 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 10/11: £7,920 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview


To give students the basic skills required of a Crime Scene Investigator.

Aims


The emphasis being placed on mainly volume crimes such as burglary, offences against the person and vehicles involved in crime. Good practice in the recovery of evidence and Health and Safety procedures are also covered.

Objectives


On successful completion of the course participants will be able to demonstrate competence in:

. Safe working practices
. Photographing of crime scenes and road traffic collisions
. Injury and post mortem photography
. The identification, recovery, packaging and labeling of forensic trace evidence
. The appropriate use of fingerprint powders and techniques to enhance and recover ridge detail from crime scenes
. Initial actions required at the scenes of a serious incident
. Examination of basic fire scenes
. Recovery of samples from scenes where firearms have been involved
. Examining scenes related to offences against the person
. Evaluate evidence and its intelligence value
. Writing comprehensive notes and statements
. Presentation of evidence in court.