The Crime Scene Practical will assess the students ability to safely secure and collect wildlife forensic evidence from remote field sites while performing a dynamic risk assessment

Crime Scene Assessment

The 1/2 hour presentation will assess the students on key elements of species&#39; ecology, life history and relevance to wildlife forensic science.

PowerPoint Lecture

1. Key UK and international legislation
• Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 
• Animal Welfare Act 2006
• COTES Regulations 1997

2. Key species and illegal activities
• International trade, i.e. Rhino, Tiger, Elephant
• Domestic persecution, i.e. badgers, birds of prey, sheep

3. Wildlife forensic evidence overview
• Animal evidence
• Human evidence

4. Species identification methods
• Morphological based
• DNA based

5. Safe working practices in rural locations
• Weather
• Navigation/Orienteering
• Risk Assessment
• Hazzard Recognition
• Personal Equipment
• Emergency Situations
• Evidence collection on steep ground

6. Evidence collection in the field
• Wet/dry
• Packaging
• Secure
• Labelling
• Safe handling of snares
• Safe handling of poisons

7. Wildlife Forensic Support Community
• Police Wildlife Crime Officers
• RSPCA
• RSPB
• Zoological Groups

Wildlife Forensic Science - 7107FSBMOL

Wildlife Forensic Science

Safely secure and collect wildlife forensic evidence from remote field sites.

Critically evaluate current forensic methods used in the investigation of wildlife crime.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the risks and dangers associated with remote field work.