Course description
This module will further your understanding of the core responsibilities of evidence recording and collection at the crime scene and develop a deep understanding of the role of a SOCO across a range of scenes.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Preserve and protect the crime scene to ensure integrity of evidence.
- Compile dynamic forensic strategies, to include anti contamination, Health and Safety and risk management.
- Determine the appropriate procedures when recovering evidence from a digital crime scene.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct advanced photography and video recording to supplement scene attendance notes.
- Assess and correctly disseminate intelligence of a crime scene.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Advanced photography
- Advance videography
- Digital evidence awareness
- Post-mortem evidence collection
- Scene specific evidence collection
- Role of SOCO in a legal context
Course delivery details
Accommodation options and prices
This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be foundhere. Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.
Location and travel
Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway. There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.
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