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.

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