This one-day course is designed to provide an understanding of the techniques used in the recovery of dispersed surface human remains.
Who is this course designed for?
- Crime Scene Managers, Crime Scene / Forensic Investigators
- Police Search Advisors
- Scientific Support Managers and Forensic Service Managers
- Undergraduate and post-graduate students studying Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology or Forensic Science
Course Modules:
- An overview of the role of a Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologist at a crime scene
- Introduction into human vs non-human bone identification
- Bone ID service session to explain how to photograph bones when submitting a request
- Digital and manual recording of dispersed surface remains, including GPS Survey
- Recovery techniques, including exhibiting and packaging evidence
- Introduction into taphonomy and methods of dispersal
- Practical mock scenario of dispersed surface remains – including locating dispersed remains, and recording techniques
- Awareness of other ecology evidence types involved within a surface dispersal of human remains investigation
- Case Studies
This course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for CPD Certification.
Would you like more information?
Alecto Forensics, part of the Forensic Access Group, provides ecology training to offer insight into the role of a Forensic Archaeologist and Anthropologist in an investigation.
Our upcoming course dates:
- Tuesday 29th October 2024
For more information, get in touch with our training team at training@forensic-access-group.co.uk to book your place.
