New partnership with Wolverhampton University for forensic investigation training

Our Forensic Services department have partnered with the University of Wolverhampton (UoW) to provide continuous professional development to our forensic scene investigators (FSIs), and possibly others.

The month-long Level One Volume Crime course combines classroom learning with realistic practical sessions in the on-site crime scene simulation house.

From taking fingerprints and lifting footprints, to examining blood splatters and taking DNA swabs, the FSIs can be sure that they’re maintaining the approved techniques and learning the latest scientific and technological advances. Their work is continually monitored by nationally renowned tutors and feedback provided.

Burglaries, aggravated burglaries and cannabis factories have all been staged in the University of Wolverhampton’s Locard House, to mimic real-life crime scenes. The team can easily change the rooms to tailor the training to reflect crime trends in the West Midlands.

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