by Robin Wilkinson 4 years ago
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• Write complex strategic level reports for Chief Officer level on relevant matters.
• Developing and implementing standardised working practices, policies and procedures.
• Design and deliver training for key stakeholders and the wider policing community to improve knowledge and understanding of crime scene evidence in the investigative process.
• To manage local forensic operations/equipment budgets.
• To support Force and Local Policing performance objectives.
To formulate and review detailed Forensic Strategies and action plans.
Qualified and attained the appropriate skills and knowledge in line with National Guidelines, Crime Scene Investigator and Crime Scene Manager.
Awareness and understanding of the Forensic Quality Management Framework.
including the completion of any associated portfolios of evidence.
To have a clear understanding of the submission process and its financial implications.
• Able to proactively manage the introduction of new business processes or ways of working at team level.
• Advise and collaborate with the lead investigator in the development of forensic investigative strategies for the crime scene to ensure that the gathering of relevant forensic evidence and data is undertaken in a legal and ethical manner that is proportionate to the crime.
Control and preserve scenes
(401) P17 record all details of scenes and decisions made in line with organisational requirements
(401) P16 agree responsibilities for scene examinations with relevant people
(401) P15 identify whether others have been at scenes prior to measures taken to protect areas, in line with operating procedures
401) P11 define parameters, common approach pathways and rendezvous point of scenes in line with forensic procedures
(401) P14 check all personnel entering scene areas use appropriate protective equipment, in line with health and safety, and operating requirements
(401) P13 ensure the scene log is started by relevant personnel to record those who enter scenes in line with forensic strategy
(401) P12 implement measures to preserve scenes in line with forensic procedures, including the prevention of:
(401) P12.4 loss of potential evidence
(401) P12.3 contamination of potential evidence
(401) P12.2 degradation of potential evidence
(401) P12.1 damage to potential evidence
Scene preservation TO: Demonstrate the ability to conduct Scene preservation, IAW NOS 401, ISO xxx and local policies in Day and Nights, all Weathers to the satisfaction of the Instructor in line with the assessment strategy.
Scene preservation
Controlling and Preserving EO: Examine and Discuss Locations, access, Weather, time of day, linking multiple locations and wider issues.
(401) K19 the importance of, and how to control and preserve scenes and evidence, including:
K19.6 consideration of time constraints
K19.5 multiple locations
K19.4 time of day
K19.3 weather conditions
K19.2 access
K19.1 consideration of location
Nature of Scenes EO: Examine the nature of Crime Scenes and considerations lined to them.
(401) K20 the nature of, and the need to consider, linked scenes
Preventing Contamination EO: Examine key processes in the prevention of contamination at a site.
(401) K21 ways of preventing contamination
Managing recovered forensic samples
Examine scenes and recover potential evidence
Complete forensic examinations
Forensic examinations
• Identify threats and opportunities in crime scene investigation to manage risks and improve the service quality to assist in achieving team/force objectives.
• Advise on Health and Safety issues and produce/evaluate risk assessments.
Be responsible for the implementation of dynamic risk assessments whilst on scene and put safe working practices into place to keep self and others safe whilst working.
• Able to plan ahead; to allocate work appropriately within the team and to identify and mitigate risks to delivery.
Manage Health and Safety and staff welfare of colleagues in the work place and at crime scenes .
Afternoon Visit
Morning Theory
Onsite Vs visit
Excellent organisational, administrative and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and the ability to deal with difficult situations.
Advise Investigating officers on use of both internal and external consultants and experts (i.e. In house scientists, 3D imagery, and external scientists) and arrange for attendance at scenes and briefings as necessary and provide continuous liaison with them throughout the investigation.
To ensure the effective co-ordination, decision making and management of a team of Forensic Scene Investigators at serious, major and complex crime scenes.
To ensure forensic intelligence is fed into all key internal and external stakeholders.
To be a single point of contact for Senior Investigating officers, Incident rooms etc.
To maintain a robust communication flow between the FSU, In house Scientists and SIO
Excellent Communication skills at all levels, including written and oral ability to be persuasive and use intelligent reasoning.
• Able to identify key stakeholders, understand potential roles and to take appropriate steps to understand their needs and concerns.
The post holder will have contact with Police staff, other forces, forensic service providers and the public.
Experience of delivering presentations
Contacts outside own section
• Excellent inter-personal, written and oral communication skills including the ability to provide reports for senior
• Able to set out logical arguments clearly, adapting language, form and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
respond to calls from the police to attend crime scenes
resources required to locate, preserve, record and recover evidence and intelligence.
