Why training kits?
Training kits
Proficiencytesting@forensicfoundations
Forensic Foundations Training kits the exact same as our proficiency tests – however it is not an external test.
You may use these tests for your internal training, internal testing or anything else.
The only difference is that you do not send us the result at completion. However if you complete the standard Proficiency test also you will know what the results are allowing you to compare your results internally.
Forensic Foundations’ Proficiency Tests are designed to address the following issues:
- Relevance to forensic science laboratories;
- Limitation of any potential context information;
- Knowledge of the ‘ground truth’ of the samples; and
- Cost affordability for the laboratories.
If you can think of any extra training kits we could make that would suit your needs, let us know here
2020-1 Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA -1
Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA -1
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
A female complainant has been sexual assaulted.
Participants will be provided with the complainant’s, medical samples and reference sample.
Reference samples will also be provided from the suspects
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-2 Forensic Biology – Biology/ Crime Scene Examination -BPA
Biology/ Crime Scene Examination -BPA
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
An elderly man attended the emergency department with lacerations to his head, face and arms. He has no recollection of how the injuries were sustained.
A property is located which may be the scene of the assault. Is the blood staining at this property consistent with the injuries sustained?
Participants will be provided with a detail description of the injuries and photographs of the scene.
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-3 Fingerprint detection, enhancement and identification
Fingerprint detection, enhancement and identification
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
Items collected from crime have been submitted for fingerprinting. The participant laboratory will be asked to examine the items for any latent fingerprint present. Enhancement techniques may be required. Any prints collected will need to be compared to comparison prints supplied.
Participants will be provided with a number of paper-based items
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-4 Chemical Criminalistics – Fibres
Chemical Criminalistics – Fibres
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
A break in and robbery occurred at a private home. Access was gained by breaking a window
Clothing from a number of suspects has been seized.
Participants will be provided with samples of fabric collected from the broken glass and samples of the suspects’ clothing.
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-5 Document Examination
Document Examination
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
A document has been located and seized by Police investigating a corruption allegation. The person whose signature is on the document denies signing it. The disputed and specimen signatures will be provided to participant laboratories, with a request to provide investigators with any information regarding the signature, and whether it is genuine.
Participants will be provided with a number of high-quality images of the documents and signatures to examine.
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-6 Chemical Criminalistics - Glass
Chemical Criminalistics – Glass
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
A break in and robbery occurred at a private home. Access was gained by breaking a window
Clothing from a number of suspects has been seized.
Participants will be provided with samples of the glass from the scene and the debris collected from the suspects’ clothing.
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-7 Forensic Biology – Biological examination, BPA and DNA
Forensic Biology – Biological examination, BPA and DNA
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
Following the assault described in 2020-2, a number of suspects have been located.
Participants will be provided with the clothing of the victim and of the 3 suspects.
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-8 Chemical Criminalistics – Architectural Paint
Chemical Criminalistics – Architectural Paint
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
Entry to an unoccupied beach house was gained by jamming the backdoor. Both the door frame and the paint were damaged. Tools were collected from a number of persons known to police.
Participants will be provided with samples of paint from the door frame and the tools collected for examination and possible comparison of any paint found to the reference sample.
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-9 Chemical Criminalistics – Ignitable fluid residue
Chemical Criminalistics – Ignitable fluid residue
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
A fire occurred in a residential dwelling.
A sample of the carpet was collected, as the burn patterns indicted that it may have been deliberately lit.
Participants will be provided with the sample of carpet.
For more info or to purchase click here
2020-10 Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA -2
Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA -2
Training Kit
A summary of the Scenario:
The complainant had been allegedly assaulted by an unknown number of assailants.
Participants will be provided with the clothing of the complainant and the suspects.
For more info or to purchase click here
Useful Links
Stay in Touch
Sign up to receive regular updates, tips and news via email.
Photos: County Court of Victoria. Used with permission.
© Copyright 2018 Forensic Foundations.
All Rights Reserved.