The National Policing Improvement Agency

Who Should Attend?

Experienced Crime Scene Investigators, ideally those holding or about to hold a supervisory position.

Course / Module entry requirements

Completion of Initial and Development courses and to have attended major crime scenes.

• Complete 3 x modules of CLDP
• 2000 word critical review
• Comprehensive C.V.
• Supervisors Assessment
• Initiate National Occupational Standards In-Force Assessment

No. of courses being run

11/12: 4

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

2 weeks vocational skills development course, followed by workplace based vocational development.

Methods of delivery

Classroom delivery and practical exercises

Assessment process / accreditation details

Formative feedback given by operational facilitators from UK police forces.

Summative assessment is provided in the workplace using the National Occupational Standards, reflective feedback and production of a critical case review and the assessed CLDP Modules.

Certification

Attainment of a Certificate in Crime Scene Management via the National Occupational Standards.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: 01388 744100
Email: 
forensiccentre@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

Year 11/12: £1,890 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Cost to non HO Forces

Year 11/12: £1,890 Plus accommodation and meals charges

Overview

This course provides participants with an awareness of the many issues a Crime Scene Manager needs to consider and develops their management skills.

Aims

To develop the scene management skills of experienced Crime Scene Investigators in order to undertake the role of Crime Scene Manager at a major incident scene. This work will be facilitated through a programme of work-based assessment and external verification of skills and knowledge linked to the Skills for Justice National Occupational Standards and the Core Leadership Development Programme.

Objectives

On successful completion of the two-week vocational course the participants will be introduced to and given an assessment of the following incident management issues:

•  Management of all aspects of a major incident scene in respect to controlling the scene, formulating and reviewing clearly defined action plans, communicating with colleagues and making decisions under varying circumstances
•  Assessment of resource requirements and prioritisation procedures
•  Liaison with Scientific Support Co-ordinator, SIO, specialists and staff
•  Health & safety, and welfare
•  Support of staff at scenes and their requirements
•  Provision of a focal point for the management of the scene
•  Recording evidence recovery plans and fully documenting actions at the scene
•  Addressing all contamination and disclosure issues.