Forensic Access Group Training Pack

Blood Pattern Analysis Awareness for Clothing

Overview

This one-day course in Blood Pattern Analysis (BPA) on clothing covers a broad idea of what to expect when an incident involves a bleeding injury, as well as how blood can be deposited onto clothing.

Who is this Course for?

This course is ideal for those who wish to obtain a greater awareness of blood pattern analysis on clothing and how it can be used in forensic investigations.

This includes:

• Senior Investigating Officers

• Crime Scene Managers, Crime Scene / Forensic Investigators

• Scientific Support Managers / Forensic Service Managers

• Evidence Recovery Unit Scientists

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates

• Solicitors and Barristers

Course Learning Outcomes

The course will be delivered by our own highly experienced blood pattern analysis scientists, who will provide an awareness of blood pattern analysis on clothing and an understanding of its strengths and limitations in forensic investigations.

Course Topics

The topics on this course can include:

• Overall awareness of blood pattern analysisincluding its uses and limitations

• Principles and theory

• Different pattern types, including different surface types and their effect on blood pattern

• Blood enhancement

• Strengths and limitations of blood pattern analysis on clothing and other items

• Alteration of blood patterns post incident

• Practical exercises in blood dynamics, reconstruction and clothing/weapon items

• Mixture of lectures and practical

• Documentation and reporting

• DNA sampling

• Case studies

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch:

training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.forensic-access.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/company/forensic-access-limited

Clare Jarman

Senior Forensic Scientist: Biology

Caroline Crawford

Senior Forensic Scientist: Biology

Blood Pattern Analysis Awareness for Scenes

Overview

This one-day introduction to blood pattern analysis covers a broad idea of what to expect at a scene involving the presence of blood, including the types of stains and patterns which can be observed.

1 DAY

Who is this Course for?

This course is ideal for those who wish to obtain a greater awareness of blood pattern analysis at scenes and how it can be used in forensic investigations.

This includes:

• Senior Investigating Officers

• Crime Scene Managers

• Crime Scene Investigators

• Forensic Investigators

• Scientific Support Managers

• Forensic Service Managers

• Evidence Recovery Unit Scientists

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates

• Solicitors and Barristers

Course Learning Outcomes

The course will be delivered by our own highly experienced blood pattern analysis scientists, who will provide an awareness of blood pattern analysis and an understanding of its strengths and limitations in forensic investigations.

Course Topics

The topics on this course can include:

• Overall awareness of blood pattern analysisincluding its uses and limitations

• Principles and theory

• Different pattern types

• Blood enhancement

• Blood patterns at scenes - including the different surface types and their effects on blood patterns, reconstruction and alteration post-incident

• Practical exercises in blood dynamics, reconstruction and target boards

• Mixture of lectures and practical

• Documentation and reporting

• DNA sampling

• Case studies

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch:

training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.forensic-access.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/company/forensic-access-limited

Clare Jarman Senior Forensic Scientist: Biology

Caroline Crawford Senior Forensic Scientist: Biology

Footwear Mark, Tyre Mark and Tool Mark

Evidence Awareness

Overview

This one-day awareness course on Footwear Mark, Tyre Mark and Tool Mark evidence will provide an overview of marks which can be found a scene of crime.

Who is this Course for?

This course is suitable for those working in law enforcement who require a general knowledge of marks evidence.

It is perfect for those with time or budgetary constraints, or those who prefer to learn in a modular fashion.

This includes:

• Senior Investigating Officers

• Police Officers

• Crime Scene Managers, Crime Scene/Forensic Investigators

• Scientific Support Managers/Forensic Service Managers

• Forensic Practitioners

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates studying forensic science

• Solicitors and Barristers

Course Learning Outcomes

The course will be delivered by our own highly experienced marks expert scientist, who will provide an understanding of marks evidence, what marks are included and an understanding of the strengths and limitations in forensic investigations.

Course Modules

The topics on this course can include:

• Techniques for mark recovery for footwear, tyre and tool marks

• Methods of test mark production including static and dynamic marks

• Comparison of items with crime scene marks

• Interpretation of evidence including consideration of background populations

• Marks on bodies and clothing in assault and murder cases and road traffic accidents

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch

training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.forensic-access.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/company/forensic-access-limited

Sarah Jacob Senior Forensic Scientist: Marks and Traces

Sexual Assault Case Investigation Awareness

Overview

This one-day awareness course in sexual assault case investigations provides an understanding into how forensic biology can assist in such cases and how it can be used at the scene and in the laboratory.

Who is this Course for?

This course is ideal for those who wish to obtain a greater awareness of the use of forensic biology in sexual assault case investigation both at the scene and in the lab.

This includes:

• Senior Investigating Officers

• Crime Scene Managers

• Crime Scene / Forensic Investigators

• Scientific Support Managers / Forensic Service Managers

• Evidence Recovery Unit Scientists

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates

• Solicitors and Barristers

Course Learning Outcomes

The course will be delivered by our own highly experienced forensic biology scientists, who will provide an awareness of forensic biology and an understanding of its strengths and limitations in relevant forensic investigations.

Course Modules

The topics on this course can include:

• Overall awareness of forensic biology

• Principles and theory

• Detection of different body fluids in the lab and at scenes

• Strengths and limitations

• Case examples

• DNA sampling

• How to approach a sexual assault scene

• Mixture of lecture and mock scenes

Contact our Training & Events team to book your

For more information including course costs, please get in touch:

training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.forensic-access.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/company/forensic-access-limited

Clare Jarman Senior Forensic Scientist: Biology

Caroline Crawford Senior Forensic Scientist: Biology

Cell Site Analysis Awareness

Overview

This half-day awareness course on the Introduction to Cell Site Analysis provides a basic overview and awareness of the processes used and methods applied in conducting Cell Site Analysis.

HALF- DAY

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone in the criminal justice system who conducts investigations. This includes:

• Senior Investigating Officers

• Detectives

• Officers in charge of investigations

• Police Constables

This course can also be useful to barristers and analysts for learning about the basics of Cell Site Analysis and RF Surveys.

Course Aims

1.

To provide a greater understanding of how Cell Site Analysis works.

2.

Give clarity on what Cell Site Analysis can achieve, the benefits and limitations of using it in an investigation.

3. Help investigators or legal professionals understand the process and evidence produced in this area.

Course Modules

• Cell Density

• Call Data Records (CDR)

• Cell Site Location Information

• Mapping CDR

• Radio Frequency Propogation Survey (RFPS)Radio Frequency (RF) Surveys

• Equipment Used

• Serving & Neighbouring Cell Information

• Evidential Considerations

• General Packet Radio Services (GPRS)

• Colocation analysis

• Network issues and contingencies

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch: training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.intaforensics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/intaforensics-ltd

Rick Yeomans Senior Cell Site Analyst

Steve Hatton Senior Cell Site Analyst

Digital Media Investigation

Overview

This awareness course explores the capabilities of a Digital Media Investigator (DMI) and how they can support other departments in all lines of investigation.

Who is this Course for?

This awareness course is designed for those who wish to understand what Digital Media Investigators can offer an investigation.

This includes:

• Senior Investigating Officers

• Investigators

No technical knowledge is requred, however an element on investigation knowledge would be preferred.

Complimentary Courses

• Open Source & Social Media Intelligence (OSINT & SOCMINT)

• Digital Forensic Crime Scenes

Course Aims

1.

To provide an overview and explanation around the role of a Digital Media Investigator (DMI)

2.

How a DMI can improve the investigation and critical timings around evidential data loss

3.

Provides an overview of digital investigative strategies and how this can lead to traditional investigative enquiries

Course Modules

• What is a DMI

• The Role of a DMI

• Crime Scene Attendance

• Wi-Fi Investigations

• Open Source & Social Media Intelligence

• Digital Crime Scene

• Internet of Things (IOT)

• Communications data in investigations

• The Digital Footprint

Contact

Training & Events

For more information including course costs, please get in touch:

training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.intaforensics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/intaforensics-ltd

Simon Young Senior Digital Investigator

Open-Source & Social Media Intelligence (OSINT

& SOCMINT)

Overview

This two-day introduction to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) course provides fundamental awareness of how to conduct an OSINT investigation and the risks involved and measures of protection required.

Our course instructors will teach and inform delegates about OSINT investigations using their vast experience and extensive knowledge in the subject field.

2 DAY

Who is this course for?

The course is designed for anyone conducting open source and social media intelligence investigations including:

• Investigators

• Journalists

• Researchers

• HR & Vetting Operatives

This course requires little technical knowledge, but they must have some basic skills with MS office or similar products.

Course Aims

1.

To provide the delegates the fundamental knowledge on how to conduct online investigations.

2.

Allow the delegates to understand the risks in conducting the investigation and how to protect themselves.

3.

To be able to present their findings and produce technical reports in a simplistic manner.

Course Modules

• What is Open Source & Social Media Intelligence?

• OSINT Infrastructure

• Key legislation to consider when Conducting Research

• Challenges Conducting UK OSINT Investigations

• Research Techniques (manual & automated)

• Software Requirements

• Evidential Capture

• Documentation and Reporting

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch:

training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

www.intaforensics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/intaforensics-ltd

Simon Young Senior Digital Investigator

Crime Scene Investigation

Level One

Overview

This six-week CSI Level 1 course is designed to provide foundation learning and skills development for CSIs appointed into VCSI/Level 1 positions.

Course Aims

This course aims to provide:

1. Full training in digital photography, based around the personal issue camera equipment and Force Protocols

2. Training in scene approach, examination order, evidential collection, fingerprint recognition and recovery, exhibit packaging & storage

3. Best practice approaches to evidence recording and recovery, linking with specific force protocols

Certification

Upon completion of this course, a Continual Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be awarded.

Who is this Course for?

This course is designed for those in your force who have been appointed into Crime Scene Investigator Level 1/VCSI positions. Our experienced team will provide an introduction to the role of the CSI and working as a deployable civilian.

Course Modules

• Understand the role of the CSI and its relation to other key police roles

• Derive a suitable assessment of risk, both personally and to identified evidence types, and make appropriate adjustments and mitigations

• Demonstrate clear capability in identifying, seizing, packaging and storing core evidence types (powder and elimination fingerprints, DNA, footprints, trace material)

• Demonstrate the ability to take photographic images suitable for record and evidential photography

• Understand the National Intelligence Model, appreciate the critical importance of intelligence gathering and assessment and demonstrate interpersonal skills

• Develop a basic understanding of a range of niche evidence types (trace evidence types, DNA, bone identification) and to understand the role of the CSI at scenes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the CSI in court with regard to volume crime scenes

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch: training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.alectoforensics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/alecto-forensics

Michelle Tanner CSI Trainer

Lisa Warwick CSI Trainer

Crime Scene Investigation

Level Two

Overview

This three-week Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Level 2 course is designed to build upon the formal training gained by CSIs during VCSI or Level 1 initial training course, and to utilise the professional experience they have gained in related roles.

Who is this Course for?

This course is designed for your Crime Scene Investigators who are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge to the standard of an experienced Level 2 CSI.

Course Aims

1.

To develop skills in intelligence gathering, assessment and dissemination

2. Improve competences in videography, specialist imaging techniques and niche evidence recovery

3.

Assess new and existing practical skills with a final courtroom exercise

Course Learning Outcome

The course will provide a rapid refreshment on best practice approaches to evidence recovery, before addressing more advanced issues of wider scene logistics and management.

Course Modules

• Understand basic forensic strategy formulation and the role of the CSI at serious and major crime

• Prioritise welfare requirements and action dynamic risk assessments on developing crime scenes

• Demonstrate a clearly established capability in identifying, seizing, packaging and storing core evidence types (powder and elimination fingerprints, DNA, trace material)

• Demonstrate the ability to select and safely operate appropriate alternative light sources for a range of evidence search procedures, and the ability to capture these lit scenes photographically

• Understand the National Intelligence Model and appreciate the critical importance of intelligence gathering and assessment

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills as part of an intelligence gathering exercise

• Demonstrate the ability to produce clear, well-lit and well composed crime scene videos with a well-developed narrative of coverage

• Demonstrate the ability to supplement these videos with live narrative feedback in a major incident briefing scenario.

• Develop a basic understanding of a range of niche evidence types (trace evidence types, DNA, bone identification) and to understand the role of the CSI at scenes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the CSI in court with regard to volume crime scenes

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch: training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.alectoforensics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/alecto-forensics

Michelle Tanner CSI Trainer

Lisa Warwick CSI Trainer

Human Skeletal Anatomy and Comparative Anatomy

Overview

This one-day course provides an overview of the techniques used by a Forensic Anthropologists in Human Skeletal Anatomy and Comparative Anatomy investigation.

Who is this Course for?

This course is designed for those seeking to continue their professional development.

This includes:

• Crime Scene Managers, Crime Scene / Forensic Investigators

• Police Search Advisors, Licensed Search Officers and Major Crime Investigation Team

• Scientific Support Managers and Forensic Service Managers

• Undergraduates and Post-graduates studying forensic anthropology and archaeology

Certification

Upon completion of this course, a Continual Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be awarded.

Course Aims

The aims of these courses are:

1.

To provide an introduction and overview of the techniques used by Forensic Anthropologists to identify human vs non-human skeletal remains.

2.

To assist police personnel and forensic practitioners in making an initial on scene assessment as to whether or not skeletal remains may be human or non-human before seeking professional advice.

3.

Understand how our bones develop and change appearance as we age.

Course Modules

• Understand the role of a Forensic Anthropologist

• Introduction to human skeletal identification –including adult vs juvenile human remains

• Introduction to identifying human vs non-human skeletal remains

• Practical sessions which put theory into practice with access to an extensive non-human and archaeological human skeletal collection.

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch: training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.alectoforensics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/alecto-forensics

Dr Micol Zuppello PhD, MSc, BSc, FRAI, (FA-II) Forensic Anthropologist

Recognising, Excavating & Recording Clandestine Graves

Overview

This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the role of Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists at the crime scene and the techniques used in the excavation of clandestine graves as part of an investigation.

Who is this Course for?

This course is designed for:

• Crime Scene Managers, Crime Scene / Forensic Investigators

• Police Search Advisors, Licensed Search Officers and Major Crime Investigation Team Members

• Scientific Support Managers and Forensic Service Managers

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates studying forensic anthropology and archaeology

Certification

Upon completion of this course, a Continual Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be awarded.

Course Aims

1.

To provide an awareness and overview of the techniques used by Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists to find, excavate and record clandestine graves.

2.

To give those in the police who deal with clandestine graves and other crime scenes the ability to understand the role forensic archaeologists and anthropologists at a crime scene and how to use this to its full potential.

Course Topics

• Narrowing the search area: use of aerial photographs, maps and intelligence

• Landscape Interpretation: recognising clandestine graves in the landscape, using changes in the vegetation and topography of the terrain to identify them

• Techniques used in the excavation of clandestine graves: use of mechanical excavators, hand excavation and excavation strategies

• Digital and manual recording of clandestine graves: GPS Survey, drawing plans, profiles and sections, establishing a baseline etc

• Awareness of soil sampling and entomology

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch: training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.alectoforensics.com

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Esther Poulus BA MSc

FRAI (FAIII) Forensic Archaeologist & Anthropologist

Surface Dispersal of Human Remains

Overview

This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the role of a Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologist in an investigation, including the techniques used in the recovery of dispersed surface remains.

Who is this Course for?

This course is designed for those seeking to continue their professional development.

This includes:

• Crime Scene Managers, Crime Scene / Forensic Investigators

• Police Search Advisors

• Scientific Support Managers and Forensic Service Managers

• Undergraduates and Postgraduates studying Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology

Certification

Upon completion of this course, a Continual Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be awarded.

Course Aims

The aims of these courses are to:

1.

Provide an overview of the techniques used by Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists to record and recover dispersed surface remains.

2.

Gain an understanding into the roles of Forensic Archaeologists and Anthropologists at a crime scene and how to use these forensic practitioners to their full potential.

Course Modules

• Introduction into human vs non-human bone identification

• Bone ID service session to explain how to photograph bones when submitting a request

• Manual recording of dispersed surface remains

• Recovery techniques, including exhibiting and packaging evidence

• Introduction into taphonomy and methods of dispersal

• Practical mock scenario of dispersed surface remains – including locating dispersed remains, and recording techniques

• Awareness of other ecology evidence types involved within a surface dispersal of human remains investigation

Contact our Training & Events team to book your place.

For more information including course costs, please get in touch: training@forensic-access-group.co.uk

https://www.alectoforensics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/alecto-forensics

Maddie Stephens MSc PCIfA

FRAI (FA-III) Forensic Archaeologist

The new Proficiency Testing service from

Alecto Forensics

Bespoke丨Fast丨Cost e ective

Alecto Forensics has refreshed its Proficiency Testing services so you only choose and pay for the tests you need. Giving you rapid access to first-rate, independent Proficiency Testing carried out by highly experienced professionals. So your police force can quickly and cost-e ectively add confidence in the inspection bodies conduct and reports on examination at crime scenes.

Proficiency Testing designed by you

Choose what you need and when you need it with our end-to-end Proficiency Testing service.

Step 1

Select one to three evidence types you need to be tested on

• Fingerprints - lifting or 1:1

• DNA - blood, saliva or cellular

• Footwear - lifting, 1:1 or casting

• Packaging recovered property

• Photography - scene or low light

• Tool and tyre marks - casting or 1:1

• Trace evidence - paint, glass, fibres or soil

For each evidence type, you can choose whether to include Pre-Proficiency Testing which covers:

• Security, exhibits, facilities and IT

• Quality Management System

• Equipment and consumables

• Vehicle organisation and maintenance

• Scene attendance and duties

• Post-deployment, clean down and decontamination

Step 2

Select any additional testing services

• Footwear comparison

• Fingerprint comparison

• DNA evidence testing

Step 3

Take your in-person proficiency test

We set up and carry out the Proficiency Test(s) at your scene house or our site near Swindon. Our experts carefully watch each individual as they record and collect the evidence.

Step 4

Review your summary and interforce comparison report

Whether you choose one, two or three evidence types for testing, you'll receive a free summary report within 24 hours of completing the Proficiency Test. You will also receive an anonymised interforce comparison report, which is sent out at regular intervals.

Step 5

Choose additional feedback if needed

If your results aren't as strong as you'd like, you can commission a full report to explore them in more detail. Or ask us for a one-hour, verbal feedback session to explore a specific area.

Why Alecto Forensics?

To comply with ISO/IEC 17020, police forces must undertake Proficiency Testing with an organisation that's competent, impartial and consistent. Work with Alecto Forensics and you'll meet all three of these criteria.

A leader in the forensic evidence sector

As forensic evidence experts, we train police and CSIs from level one up to Crime Scene Management. All our Proficiency Tests are validated by our forensic experts to ensure high calibre testing.

A neutral party with no vested interest

Our team is fully independent from your police force, ensuring testing is unbiased. Giving you confidence that your results are accurate. And that the evidence your police force gathers is more likely to support prosecutions and stand up in court.

A provider of consistent, value-adding processes

Designed by our expert team, all our Proficiency Testers follow the same high-quality practices and apply the same standards. Ensuring dependable results that can be compared anonymously with other police forces so you can see where your force ranks.

Before moving to Alecto Forensics, John spent over three decades working in law enforcement, mainly with Scenes of Crime. Having managed major crime scenes and co-ordinated the police's forensic response to major crime, John brings significant real-world experience to his role at Alecto Forensics where he leads on the design of our modular testing service.

Service-enhancing feedback

Having tutored and mentored many CSIs over the course of her 21-year career, Lisa brings extensive Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) knowledge to her role. This enables her to design realistic Proficiency Tests which she then assesses and reports on. Giving participants the authentic scenarios and feedback needed to sharpen their skills.

Flexible select-what-you-need testing

"Alecto Forensic's reports have helped us shape our framework and achieve the required standards. The reports have helped us get our team on board with the introduction of new procedures, checks and records. They've also given our CSIs enormous confidence and helped us build a happy team."

Dyfed Powys Police

"We like the flexibility of Alecto Forensics' modular approach and the ability for our Forensic Investigators to complete the testing o site in a quality environment. The reports we receive have helped us improve our processes and provided external recognition of our Forensic Investigators' performance."

Anonymous police force

John Sharpley Proficiency Testing Lead

Lisa Warwick Proficiency Tester & Trainer

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