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The role and responsibilities of a crime scene co-ordinator in the investigation field, specifically in the forensics sub-group at the team leader level. The crime scene co-ordinator is responsible for co-ordinating forensic investigations of major and complex crimes or long-running series of crimes, liaising with crime scene managers, senior investigating officers, and specialists to develop forensic strategies. They also ensure effective communication and information sharing among investigations, and maintain a register of contacts for crime scene investigators. The document also includes details on the competencies, education, qualifications, skills, and experience required for the role.
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To co-ordinate forensics investigation element of major and complex crimes, co-ordinating teams across multiple or complex crime scenes linking to a single case or a series of long running crimes. Liaising with Crime Scene Managers, Senior Investigating officers and Specialists in the development of forensic strategies for each site and the investigation as a whole. To ensure that individual investigations share information, learn lessons and make progress in the role that forensics plays in bringing offenders to court.
Advise and collaborate with the lead investigator in the development of forensics investigative strategy for major and complex crimes or long running series of crimes to identify the best investigation strategy and gather the maximum amount of material to generate further lines of enquiry. Take account of proportionality, legal and ethical parameters in defining the crime scene(s) investigative strategy for serious and complex crimes, or long running series of crimes. Communicate effectively the forensic investigation strategy to CSI managers and details of any evidence and data collected from the scene(s) to oversee the wider forensic investigation, and to ensure all involved are well informed of developments. Co-ordinate on the deployment of Crime Scene Investigators to specific investigations based on the background of each CSI and the investigation concerned to ensure evidence gathering is effective and avoid cross contamination. Support Crime Scene Investigators and managers by being a contact point to either provide professional advice and support or aid them in developing networking opportunities with others who have experience in dealing with particular scenarios to allow standards to be raise by sharing best practice. Maintain a register of contact details of appropriate organisations, lay people and professional consultants to provide a pool of resources to assist Crime Scene Investigators in their work.
and disseminate good practice to improve the quality of forensic investigations in the future.
practice that can be implemented within local force area as a means to continuously improve policing standards within forensics investigation.
spends in relation to Major and Complex investigations to ensure value for money and to maximise evidence gathered at the scene(s).
wellbeing, health and safety and welfare of all Forensic investigation staff utilised at major and complex crime scenes. Engage with and implement departmental procedures in line with the requirements Forensic Science Regulator Codes of Practice and Conduct and the International Standards Organisation (ISO) 17020/17025 standards to provide a quality service through accreditation.
(Outlines the behavioural requirements of the role) All roles are expected to know, understand and act within the ethics and values of the Police Service.
The Competency and Values Framework (CVF) has six competencies that are clustered into three groups. Under each competency are three levels that show what behaviours will look like in practice.
It is suggested that this role should be operating or working towards the following levels:
Resolute, compassionate and committed
We are emotionally aware Level 2
We take ownership Level 2
Inclusive, enabling and visionary leadership
We are collaborative Level 2
We deliver, support and inspire
Level 2
Intelligent, creative and informed policing
We analyse critically Level 2
We are innovative and open-minded
Level 2
duties.
(Outlines any ongoing registration or licensing requirements of the role) Not applicable
(Indicates links to NPoCC role profiles, or other professional profiles which should be read in conjunction with this professional profile, please note this may not be exhaustive) Crime Scene Manager Crime Scene Investigator