What are the minimum qualifications needed to become a crime scene investigator for the police force or other forensic agencies?
Scene of crime examiners are required to be fully qualified when joining the FSS. The usual qualification required would be the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) certificate which is not obtainable from the FSS. Further details of this course and related subjects can be obtained from The National Training Centre for Scientific Support to Crime Investigation, which is based in County Durham. Any queries relating to crime scene courses and qualifications (or related areas such as fingerprints etc) should, in the first instance, be directed to the National Training Centre. Further career details can be found at www.forensic-training.police.uk or 01388 762191 and www.worktrain.gov.uk, select “occupations” and “crime scene examiner” or “forensic scientist”.
Related Questions
- What are the minimum qualifications needed to become a crime scene investigator for the police force or other forensic agencies?
- What are the minimum qualifications I need to become a crime scene investigator for the police force or another forensic agency?
- What qualifications are needed to be a Scene of Crime Officer?
