Crime Scene Management and Evidence Handling
Protect, process and document crime scenes and handle evidence so that it stands up in court.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Many prosecutions fail because evidence was contaminated, lost or poorly documented. This course covers first response, scene protection, search methods, documentation, collection and packaging of physical and digital evidence, chain of custody and giving evidence in court, with practical scene exercises.
Who should attend
- Police detectives and first responders
- Investigators in public and private sectors
- Forensic and security personnel
- Prosecutors seeking practical understanding
What you will be able to do
- Secure and protect crime scenes
- Plan and conduct systematic scene searches
- Document scenes with notes, sketches and photographs
- Collect, package and preserve physical and digital evidence
- Maintain chain of custody and present evidence in court
Course outline
Day 1First response
- • First responder duties
- • Scene protection
- • Preserving life and evidence
- • Scene logs
Day 2Scene processing
- • Search methods
- • Documentation
- • Photography
- • Sketching and measurement
Day 3Evidence
- • Types of physical evidence
- • Collection and packaging
- • Biological evidence
- • Fingerprints and impressions
Day 4Digital evidence
- • Phones and computers
- • Seizure procedures
- • Preservation
- • Cybercrime scenes
Day 5Court
- • Chain of custody
- • Statements
- • Testifying
- • Practical scene exercise
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Crime Scene Management and Evidence Handling course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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