Posted: October 6th, 2016

Importance of control and reference material in evidence gathering

Brief Module Description: This module will introduce BSc Policing students to the processing of evidence in scenes of crime from the moment of identification of a possible crime to the presentation of physical evidence in Court. Emphasis will be placed upon issues in handling evidence and consideration of the nature and range of physical evidence types. Reference Points QAA benchmark in Bioscience, Skills for Justice National Occupational Standards for Forensic Science, School and University Strategy and Policy Documents on Equality and Diversity. Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) Skills for Justice Framework; Forensic Science Society Accreditation documentation. The module forms part of a professionally accredited course and is of the appropriate content and rigour for Level 6 BSc Policing students. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the module students should be able to: (1. understand the procedures involved in the investigation of crime and fire scenes (2. an critical appreciation of the different forms of trace and contact evidence (3. an awareness of the need for continuity and integrity in evidence gathering processes. Module Content Lectures will be delivered by professionals working in the Police or Forensic Services, plus academic specialist staff. Topics covered may include the following (but not necessarily in this order): LECTURE 1 Crime Scene Assessment. Understanding crime categories, the terminology used and the differences between volume and major crime scenes. ?What is a Scene?? Information gathering and preparation required prior to scene visit. Approaching the scene. CAP?s and cordons. Case study of outdoor cordon methods in murder scene. Gaining information from the complainant or victim. Roles, responsibilities and liabilities of specialist personnel involved with scenes of crime Scene observations, action plan and preservation methods. Health and Safety considerations. LECTURE 2 Identification of Different Evidence Types. Brief overview of general evidence types. Fingerprint evidence specific. Fingerprint classification. Identification by fingerprints. Importance of fingerprint elimination. Demonstration and description of equipment to be used in practical exercises. Case study of the use of third level detail in analysis of fingerprint evidence. LECTURE 3 Other types of Contact Trace Evidence. Locard?s Theory. Uniqueness. Persistency. Evidential value. Importance of control and reference material in evidence gathering. Intelligence information. LECTURES 4­5 Recording the Crime Scene. Producing sketch plans. Photographic records. Practical Photography. Recording and documenting the crime scene. Case study of scene photography, sketch plans and draughtsmens? plans. LECTURE 6 Evidence Recovery and Recording. Integrity of the exhibit. Continuity of the exhibit. Exhibit referencing. Related documentation to prove integrity and continuity. Producing a crime scene examination report. LECTURES 7­8 Contamination Issues. Implications of contamination. Packaging the exhibit and the avoidance of contamination. Dealing with a contaminated exhibit or scene. Secure storage of evidence LECTURE 9 Statements of Evidence and Interpretation of Evidence. Understanding the legal requirements included in statements of evidence. Practical statement/report writing. Case study of court and police summary report writing. Evidence interpretation and scene reconstruction. LECTURES 10­11 Overview of Forensic Science and its relationship with the investigation of crime. Discussion of what constitutes evidence and how to collect it. (White Chapters 1 and 2) Definition of

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