AC1.1 CSTCR Roles

Question 1

Roles of SOCOs

Answer 1

Usually search for trace evidence.

I.e. Gunshot residue, fingerprints, hairs and fibres.

Question 2

SOCOs Limitations

Answer 2

May be exposed to hazardous substances

Risks minimised by wearing protective clothing

Question 3

SOCOs Case study

Answer 3

Amanda Knox - Murder of Meradith Kercher by Amanda had contaminated evidence.

Question 4

Forensic scientists - Role

Answer 4

Review evidence and provide evidence for court.

Such as blood, analysed in court.

Question 5

Forensic scientist - Areas

Answer 5

Computers
Toxicology
Dentistry
Fire
Psychology

Question 6

Forensic scientist - Limitation

Answer 6

Expensive and time consuming

Some people believe it’s a breach of human rights.

Question 7

Forensic scientist- Case study

Answer 7

Adam Scott- Plastic Tray that contained DNA hadn’t been disposed of and was re used in a rape case.

Question 8

Police officers - Role

Answer 8

First people on scene (Golden hour)

First job is to preserve life, will also secure the scene.

Attempt to reduce the fear of the crime.

Question 9

Police officers - What is CID?

Answer 9

Trained to investigate a wide range of crimes.

Question 10

Police officers - Limitations

Answer 10

Stephen Lawrence - Macoherson report (‘99), institutional racism.

Hillsborough disaster - Inappropriate behaviour from police.