The National Policing Improvement Agency

Who Should Attend?

Those students who have successfully completed the Initial Crime Scene Investigators course or the Conversion VCSI course and who have also completed two years work experience as a Crime Scene Investigator within force.

Course / Module entry requirements

Successful completion of Initial CSI or Conversion VCSI course.

No. of courses being run

10/11: 6

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

2 weeks full time residential

Methods of delivery

Classroom delivery and practical exercise

Assessment process / accreditation details

Written and practical examination

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

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

Cost to HO Forces

Year 10/11: £1,760 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 10/11: £1,760 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview

This course is aimed at Crime Scene Investigators who have completed initial training and have approximately two years operational experience. It develops the skills and knowledge of the Crime Scene Investigator with the emphasis being placed on fire investigation, explosives and firearms.

Aims

To enhance the knowledge base and practical skills of Crime Scene Investigators. To develop skills specialised areas including the investigation of suspicious fires and scenes where firearms and/or explosives have been used.

Objectives

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
. Recognise and resolve health and safety issues
. Demonstrate the required underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to examine scenes where firearms and/or explosives are involved
. Demonstrate the required underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to examine scenes of suspicious fires 
. Outline the role of EOD, SO 15 and FEL
. Evaluate evidence and maximise evidence recovery through sequential processes
. Execute a course of action to achieve optimum evidential results