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Force focus: Beds, Cambs and Herts on being first forces to gain crime scene accreditation
, 27 November 2020
In October, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police became the first forces to gain accreditation for volume crime scene examination. We caught up with the team who made it happen to share their inspiring journey with other FCN members.
Force Focus: Northumbria Police’s Kirsty Potter on launching a new Forensic Services Department
, 26 November 2020
In October, Northumbria brought traditional and digital forensics, CCTV and forensic collision investigation together into one Forensic Services Department. Northumbria’s Head of Forensic Services, Kirsty Potter, who led the change describes the force’s journey in recent years and the benefits of its new approach.
GMP’s Emily Burton: new DNA Futures group will “explore capability and innovations to improve criminal justice outcomes”
A new group bringing together the policing, forensic and criminal justice community will explore opportunities and innovations in DNA to enable better investigations and criminal justice outcomes. Read more from Greater Manchester Police's Emily Burton.
Publications
SPJ letter of support for SFR guidelines
The Senior Presiding Judge has officially supported the latest Streamlined Forensic Reporting guidelines published by FCN.
FCN Bitesize: Opinion Evidence in Cell Site Analysis Presentations
As promised, here are the presentations from the Opinion Evidence in Cell Site Analysis event. Thanks to Dr Tully and Matt Tart for making these available. You can find a full recording of the event on our News pages. Please feel free to share them with your colleagues.
Coronavirus guidance
We are regularly publishing new and updated guidance for forensic practitioners around coronavirus, including PPE, social distancing and other processes.
Thoughts
Force focus: Beds, Cambs and Herts on being first forces to gain crime scene accreditation
, 27 November 2020
In October, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police became the first forces to gain accreditation for volume crime scene examination. We caught up with the team who made it happen to share their inspiring journey with other FCN members.