Report Summary
This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Forensic Services Change Programme Update.
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Meeting
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Forensics Services Committee - 1 February 2023
Date : 01 February 2023
Location : online
Project Update - Deployment of Scene Examination
The project will establish a cohesive and joined up national approach to the deployment of our scene examination resources across the country. The national deployment model will maximise the flex of scene examination resource across our Search & Recovery capabilities to deliver a more responsive service for our partners and the wider public.
The high-level objectives of this project are to develop and implement:
A national, evidence based protocol to assess and prioritise requests for scene attendance
A national evidence based decision process to deploy Scene Examiners to prioritised scene attendance requests
A national Scene Tasking Unit to support delivery of the above
Update since last Forensic Services Committee
The tasking unit remains on track for go-live Q4 2023/24 and effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders continues to ensure successful delivery and immediate positive impact of this project outcome. Recruitment for the relevant roles has been completed and training packages are in place to equip staff with the necessary skills & knowledge. Set up of appropriate accommodation for the Tasking Unit in Dundee is also on track for go-live Q4 2023/24.
