1. Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide
Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (Let’s work together) Dr Anya L. Hunt -CEO
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2. Historical progression
Formed in 1959 – a small group of forensic scientists who wanted to meet regularly to share experiences
Professional body in 2004
Student
Affiliate
Professional – Member (MFSSoc)
Fellow (FFSSoc)
Granted Royal Charter in 2013 in recognition of Society’s dedication to professionalism

4. Quality & CSFS Membership
Chartered
(ChFP)
Fellow
(FCSFS)
CPD/CoPC
Member
(MCSFS)
Associate (ACSFS)
Training
Quality & CSFS Membership
Affiliate
PEAC
Student
Education

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Promotes & develops regulation in forensic science & practice
Provides opportunities for education, training & development for forensic practitioners
Strives to continuously improve its internal structure & finances
Supports and encourages research & development in the forensic sciences
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6. CSFS Product Portfolio
Affiliate or Professional Membership
Conferences and Events
Quality Standards
Publications bundle
Free events for members
Forensic Course Accreditation, Recognition & endorsement
Post Nominals
Networking
1 day targeted CPD events
Engagement workshops
Free PEN testing
Certificates of Professional Standards (CoPC)
Consultancy register
reduced price Professional indemnity insurance
Conferences
Research symposia
Competency Frameworks
Money off learning resources
……and more
Training courses
Collaborative events
Accreditation supports for ST’s and SMEs

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So why am I here today?
Quality, Performance and Learning
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9. Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide
Crime Scene (including Accident Investigation) to be accredited to 17020, including the codes by 2020
The FSR will be given statutory powers
Compliance across all sectors will be strictly enforced & power to investigate non compliance
All reaccreditation and surveillance will include assessment against from the codes on all visits from Sept 2016
Competence is critical for all roles and must be supported (including funding for CPD)
Opinions should be calibrated – the best way is to assess performance against known samples
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10. The Roles, EXAMPLE from CSI
SFJCN101
Develop and implement forensic strategies complex investigations
The Roles, EXAMPLE from CSI
SFJCN801
Analyse and compare forensic materials
SFJCN301
Prepare for forensic investigations
SFJCN701
Receive and process items for forensic examination
SFJCN803
Undertake technical analyses of forensic samples
SFJCN401
Manage forensic investigations at scenes
SFJCN601
Evaluate the forensic investigation of scenes
SFJCN702
Determine forensic examinations to be undertaken for exhibits
SFJCN804
Assign conclusions to forensic findings
SFJCN402
Create visual records for forensic investigations
SFJCN404
Package, store and transport items of potential evidence
SFJCN703
Examine exhibits
SFJCN805
Review findings relating to comparisons of forensic samples
SFJCN403
Undertake forensic examinations at scenes of incidents
SFJCN704
Evaluate forensic submissions to obtain best evidence and value
SFJCN902
Communicate findings & implications from forensic exams
WHAT ARE WE ACTUALLY ASSESSING?

11. Prepare for forensic investigations SFJCN401
Manage forensic investigations at scenes
SFJCN402
Create visual records for forensic investigations
SFJCN403
Undertake forensic examinations at scenes of incidents
SFJCN404
Package, store and transport items of potential evidence
SFJCN601
Evaluate the forensic investigation of scenes P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1
P10
P17
P11
P20
P14 P7 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1
K14
K26
K16
K35
K17
K21
P = Performance Criteria……you must be able to………
K – Knowledge & Understanding……you need to know understand

12. CSFS Competence assessment Subject specific
Year 2
Year 3
Notes
Year 1
CSFS Membership
Affiliate
ACSFS/MCSFS
ACSFS/MCSFS
Everyone initially enrols as an affiliate
individuals encouraged to
apply to upgrade for free
during first 3yrs.
25 Points per yr
25 Points per yr
25 Points per yr
CPD
CSFS
SELF
Other
CSFS
SELF
Other
CSFS
SELF
Other
The PD requirement
can be truly individualised based on performance at each stage or force led (or combination)
all based on NOS
Performance criteria and feed into all assessment types & CPD needs
CSFS CoPC
PD Requirements
PD Requirements
General
CSFS Dip Sampling
CSFS Dip Sampling
CSFS Competence assessment
Subject specific
Observation
Observation
Mock practical
PDP
PDP
PDP
Output
Based on a rolling 3 year cycle, Performance criteria selected based on role or developmental needs assessment

13. How do we get started and how is the PD requirement
Your Discipline
5 years experience
what training do I think I need? What are my weaknesses
Self assessment
What training would I like – what are my career aspirations
How do we get started and how is the PD requirement
truly individualised based on performance at each stage or force led (or combination)
all based on NOS
Performance criteria and feed into all assessment types & CPD needs
Performance Gaps
Case work review
Knowledge Gaps
Performance Gaps
Assessment
Knowledge Gaps

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Build your portfolio
Chartered Forensic Practitioner Status based on competence (CPC or workplace proven & CPD
Work with us to make it work for you
Aligned with Chartered status as awarded by other professional bodies/Institutes (ie Engineers, surveyors etc)
Visible dedication to CPD – recorded (some automatically and some manually)
What is CPD, structured and non-structured come be equally valid (if appropriate and effective)
Use in isolation or ideally as part of a QMS
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15. Support from the Professional Body
CSFS Members – this event counts as CPD us at and log your attendance
Special offers for attending and joining during the next month.
Apply as an affiliate today for just £45 (10% discount)
Then apply to upgrade to Professional Membership and reap the enhanced benefits discount code HAMP2016
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Forensic Regulation
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17. Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide
Supporting forensic practitioners worldwide
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