Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (Competency – Phase 1) Dr Anya L. Hunt -CEO

Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide Crime Scene to be accredited to 17020, including the codes by 2020...coming quickly so need to establish a history The FSR will most likley be given statutory powers before the end of this Parliament Compliance across all sectors will be strictly enforced & power to investigate non compliance Competence is critical for all roles and must be supported (including funding for CPD) Opinions should be calibrated – the best way is to assess performance against known samples – assessment using simulations ©Copyright The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

The Roles, EXAMPLE from CSI & CSM SFJCN101 Develop and implement forensic strategies complex investigations The Roles, EXAMPLE from CSI & CSM SFJCN801 Analyse and compare forensic materials SFJCN301 Prepare for forensic investigations SFJCN701 Receive and process items for forensic examination SFJCN803 Undertake technical analyses of forensic samples SFJCN401 Manage forensic investigations at scenes SFJCN601 Evaluate the forensic investigation of scenes SFJCN702 Determine forensic examinations to be undertaken for exhibits SFJCN804 Assign conclusions to forensic findings SFJCN402 Create visual records for forensic investigations SFJCN404 Package, store and transport items of potential evidence SFJCN703 Examine exhibits SFJCN805 Review findings relating to comparisons of forensic samples SFJCN403 Undertake forensic examinations at scenes of incidents SFJCN704 Evaluate forensic submissions to obtain best evidence and value SFJCN902 Communicate findings & implications from forensic exams WHAT ARE WE ACTUALLY ASSESSING?

Prepare for forensic investigations SFJCN401 Manage forensic investigations at scenes SFJCN402 Create visual records for forensic investigations SFJCN403 Undertake forensic examinations at scenes of incidents SFJCN404 Package, store and transport items of potential evidence SFJCN601 Evaluate the forensic investigation of scenes P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P10 P17 P11 P20 P14 P7 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K14 K26 K16 K35 K17 K21 P = Performance Criteria……you must be able to……… K – Knowledge & Understanding……you need to know understand

MCSFS (upgrade to ChFP??) Year 2 Year 3 Notes Year 1 Everyone initially enrolled as an affiliate the majority have now already upgraded to Professional CSFS Membership Affiliate (upgrade) MCSFS MCSFS (upgrade to ChFP??) 25 Points per yr 25 Points per yr 25 Points per yr CPD CSFS SELF Other CSFS SELF Other CSFS SELF Other The PD requirement can be truly individualised based on performance at each stage or force led (or combination) all based on NOS Performance criteria and feed into all assessment types & CPD needs CSFS CoPC PD Requirements PD Requirements General CSFS Dip Sampling CSFS Dip Sampling CSFS Competence assessment Subject specific Observation Observation Mock practical PDP PDP PDP Output Based on a rolling 3 year cycle, Performance criteria selected based on role or developmental needs assessment

Individual feedback (before 7/4) Individual marks from both online assessments (against average and benchmark) These are a measure of knowledge and understanding as per the NOS Identify Force wide training priorities and individual training needs Individual feedback on the day from the assessors re performance in the practical assessment Feedback given to management team on those individuals that the assessors felt would benefit from additional support Round 1 is about bench marking (not competence that will now as we enter the second year of the process) Force wide development needs Individual development needs Copyright of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

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How do we get started and how is the PD requirement Your Discipline 5 years experience what training do I think I need? What are my weaknesses Self assessment What training would I like – what are my career aspirations How do we get started and how is the PD requirement truly individualised based on performance at each stage or force led (or combination) all based on NOS Performance criteria and feed into all assessment types & CPD needs Performance Gaps Case work review Knowledge Gaps Performance Gaps Assessment Knowledge Gaps

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