FSR Gui 0006 issue 2 White Paper
FSR-GUI-0006 Issue 2 | CSI Compliance White Paper – FTP What CSI Leaders Must Do to Assure Incident Scene Examination Compliance A practical white paper for forensic science leaders, Crime Scene Managers and CSI managers preparing for the requirements of the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice. Download PDF FEL staff examine a handrail with…
CSI pay, qualifications and recruitment
By Dr Hannah Moore, Founder, Be Moore Forensic Recruitment CSI pay, qualifications and recruitment: what 154 UK forensic job adverts revealHow much does a Crime Scene Investigator actually earn? Do you really need a forensic science degree? And why, when entry-level positions attract so many applicants, are police forces offering additional incentives to retain experienced…
UK Forensic Photography Standard: Why It Is Needed
UK Forensic Photography Standard: Why It Is Needed UK forensic photography guidance is fragmented. This article examines the gaps in standards, validation, training, digital workflows and emerging imaging technologies. The UK needs a clearer national framework for forensic photography. Existing guidance addresses important areas such as digital evidence handling, clinical injury photography and video-based evidence,…
UK CSI Recruitment Course
Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Recruitment Preparation Course Kickstart your UK police CSI career. Join our two day practical training course at Cranfield University featuring realistic crime scene assessment and direct guidance from police recruiters. Are you aiming to launch a career as a Police Crime Scene Investigator in the UK? Competition for CSI vacancies across…
Earth Photo 2026 for Wildlife Crime Forensics
The Art of Investigation: Britta Jaschinski Wins Earth Photo 2026 for Wildlife Crime Forensics Earth Photo 2026 has officially announced its winners, and for the professional forensic community, the top prize carries a significant message. The prestigious Earth Photo 2026 Award has been granted to photographer Britta Jaschinski for her haunting and rigorous project documenting…
Behaviour and Attendance Policy
Behaviour and Attendance Policy 1. Policy Statement The Forensic Training Partnership CIC (FTP) is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive, and productive learning environment for all participants attending our courses. This policy sets out the standards of behaviour and attendance expected of participants, and the action that may be taken where those standards are…
The Training Gap in Forensic Lighting
When Tools Get Blamed Instead of Technique: The Training Gap in Forensic Lighting In today’s age, speed matters, and when it comes to forensic investigations, CSM’s, CSI’s and examiners are under pressure to get results, process the scene and get the hell out, after all, time is money. There’s new equipment in the forensic…
Supporting Forensic Professionals: Our Sponsorship of Key UK Conferences
The Forensic Training Partnership is proud to sponsor two important forensic events this December: the Crime Scene Manager Conference in Derbyshire (2–3 Dec) and the Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory Conference in Birmingham (8 Dec). These sponsorships go beyond visibility—they’re about supporting the UK forensic community while strengthening our own connections. Why Sponsorship Matters Conferences rely on…
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Ghost in the Genes New DNA Tech and Cold Cases
Ghost in the Genes New DNA Tech and Cold Cases For decades, traditional DNA profiling, primarily using Short Tandem Repeats (STRs), has been a cornerstone of forensic science, invaluable for matching suspects to crime scene evidence. However, this powerful tool primarily focuses on identification, often falling short when there’s no known suspect or database match.…