Physical and Contemporary Issues
Emphasis and Approach
Each work streams identified by Staffordshire Police Forensics contains a variety of topic areas that require additional research and development through the partnership. The Contemporary Issues part of the stream is overarching across all streams in the partnership. This workstream has additional members to provide some resilience and the ability to assist other streams where required. By its very nature it allows flexibility to deal with an emerging theme or piece of work. Some are reactive and others proactive, the areas identified for this work stream are listed below:
- Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) capture & viewing
- Environment scanning
- Links with CSFS
- Ongoing Research and development – Develop new R&D opportunities to feed into other work streams
- Drugs Identification
- Rapid Toxicology Analysis
- Electronic Footwear Capture
- ISO 17025 Implementation
Research and Development Opportunities
Ongoing / Recent Projects
The following have been identified within the work stream as potential projects to take forward:
- NABIS / Staffs Police Processes
- Drugs Analysis (Monkey Dust and others)
- Exhibit packaging
Helpful Definitions
Drugs Identification: The analysis of an unknown substance to determine if it is illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971).
ISO (International Orgainistation for Standardisation) 17025: An international standard set by the European Council. It is used in the accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories to confirm and recognise the competence of the Organisation and its associated processes.