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NPCC Retention, Storage and Destruction of Materials and Records relating to Forensic Examination Guidance V1

Historically, across forces, there has been a lack of consistency in practices for the retention of materials subject to forensic examination, which has the potential to negatively impact investigations. Proper retention and storage of these materials is vital for ensuring that wrongful convictions and cold cases can be pursued. The new document provides straight-forward guidance on the correct retention, storage and destruction of forensic materials held by physical and digital forensic units.

SFR Case Management Risk Form - Expert June 23

Case Management Risk Form template (SFR) in Microsoft Word format for use by Experts. Last updated June 23.

UKRI GUIDANCE ON FORENSIC SCIENCE RESEARCH FUNDING ROUTES

UKRI GUIDANCE ON FORENSIC SCIENCE RESEARCH FUNDING ROUTES

SARC News 1 - SceneSafe Collaboration

The FCN have worked in collaboration with SceneSafe on a number of SARC projects including the National SARC Consumable Validation.

SARC News #4 - PPE study

SARC consumables pose a risk of contaminating forensic DNA evidence, therefore all consumables that come into contact with potential forensic DNA evidence are advised to be forensic DNA grade.

Investigator Wellbeing Week of Action Timetable and Information Sheet

To register for the upcoming Investigator Wellbeing Week of Action from the 13th - 17th of November, please use the attached document. 

SARC centralised cleaning validation

SARC News #5: Facilities

FCN's helpful SARC facility gap analysis can help you determine whether your facility is compliant with ISO standards and FSR rules.

We've compiled recordings from live conferences and festivals for you to watch at your leisure. 

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