VR19 - Preservation of Evidence

VR19 teaches Recovery Operatives how to handle, recover, transport and store the casualty vehicle for accident investigation and/or scenes of crime purposes; Preserving all evidence and avoiding cross-contamination. 

Theory:

• Health & Safety as it applies to the recovery of a casualty vehicle
• Identifying potential sources of evidence 
• Recognising and avoiding possible biological hazards whilst preserving them as evidence
• Identifying and handling forensic evidence
• Understanding how to avoid cross-contamination
• British law and the criminal system
• Understanding the laws governing the handling of eveidence
• The importance of good communication skills and an understanding of the terminology used ("Mechanical Preservation"; "CSI"; "Continuity of Evidence" etc)
• Care and preparation prior to recovery of the casualty vehicle

Practical Skill Instruction:

• Demonstrate an understanding of what is required from the Recovery Operative by the Police and other attending bodies at the scene in respect of the recovery and storage of the casualty vehicle

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