Forensic investigations: The steep path to accreditation

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IOPC confirms gross misconduct hearing bid against officer W80 - IOPC pushes for another force to hold the misconduct hearing in light of 'recent comments about the case'.

Wanted burglar's death after police pursuit ruled as misadventure - The jury accepted that the decision to pursue him and to continue the operation was correct, and was motivated to protect the public.

Buildings to be sold and overtime cut as force bids to balance books - Force management is also 'rigorously managing' overtime spending and reviewing senior officer command structures.

GMP Specials given Level 2 public order training to provide back up - Deployment is partly designed to reduce the number of rest days that need to be cancelled.

Forensic investigations: The steep path to accreditation

All forensic collision and crime scene investigators have until 1 October this year to achieve International Organisation for Standards (ISO) accreditation. How much of a challenge does this task represent to forces?.

Date - 20th February 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

Disparities in the quality of forensic evidence in recent years has led to high-profile cases being thrown out. Issues such as the alleged data tampering at Randox Testing Services in relation to drug driving samples and the fragmentation of the...

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Forensic Capability Network launched to ensure quality of service

The Forensic Capability Network (FCN) has been launched by Policing Minister Kit Malthouse to support forensic services to achieve ISO accreditation through national oversight.

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