Unit 4 Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice

Laboratory techniques and their application, learning aim C, Distinction grade level,

Laboratory techniques and their application, learning aim A, Distinction grade level.

expert witness report

A report that details the following procedures; speak to the first attending officer; securing the scene; crime scene entry log; common approach path; initial scene assessment; plan of the premises; personal protective equipment; and exhibits log/chain of custody. Includes images, examples from my own crime scene mock exam and health and safety legislation. Achieved a distinction for this assignment and should be used as a guide of how to format the assignment and the material required to achiev...

Example of a correctly structured and completely filled witness statement. Received a distinction for this and should be used as a guide on how to format a witness statement and achieve the higher criteria.

A report detailing the analysis/examination of physical forensic evidence, including ballistics, footwear marks, tool marks, document analysis, electronic data, and fibres. Information on further techniques is included but not required in detail as the criteria for this report is capped at pass level.

A report detailing three forms of biological evidence and how they are analysed in a forensic investigation. Minor discussion on further techniques is included, though not a requirement, as the criteria for this report is capped at pass level.

A report on the forensic analysis of gunshot residue (GSR), drug analysis, and poison analysis. Further techniques, such as spectroscopy, are included, though not required in detail as the criteria for this report is capped at pass level.