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Forensic Training

Based at the NPIA's Forensic Centre, we offer a range of forensic investigation programmes that are made available to national and international law enforcement agencies.

The NPIA Forensic Centre, has been described by Chief Constable Peter Neyroud as the most up to date forensic training facility in the world. 

The Forensic Centre develops Crime Scene Investigation, Fingerprint Learning Programmes and specialist courses that it delivers to national and international Police Forces.

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Working closely with the Forensic Regulator, Skills for Justice, and Higher Education establishments it is ensured that the Forensic Centre products are robust, specific and relevant and, most importantly, meet the needs of the operational forensic practitioner. 

A number of  our programmes are accredited at Foundation Degree or Post Graduate level and these standards are cascaded into the growing international portfolio of training programmes which are delivered at the Forensic Centre, throughout the country and overseas.

Harperley Hall Facilities include:

  • Extensive learning facilities
  • A state of the art forensic training laboratory
  • Fingerprint training classrooms with Ident1 and Livescan supplementing the training environment
  • An immersive learning suite (Hydra) which offers critical incident training
  • A practical training block that features a realistic street scene with shops, roads and vehicles, plus 12 room settings that allow identical assessment scenarios
  • Conference facilities for up to 120 persons
  • En-suite accommodation for 80 persons
  • Restaurant with bar and a small gymnasium