UCP Forensic Investigation

01/10/2021

Limited tickets available...

10/09/2019

Happy birthday DNA profiling! Can you imagine Forensic Science now without DNA?!

At 9.

17/06/2019

Some work experience maybe, what do you guys think

Do you have an interest in Forensic Science and keen to learn how contacts left at scene are collected and processed and turned into evidence? Well...

10/06/2019

29/04/2019

The bravery of Police Officers

In early 1955, a number of women were attacked by the same man – William George Barnett - when walking down Fairfield Path, an alleyway in Croydon.

In order to catch the attacker, a group of female police officers volunteered to act as decoys.

WPC Kathleen Parrott was amongst those who were attacked. Although during the incident she began to lose consciousness, Kathleen managed to rip his mask from his face.

The same officer and her colleague, WPS Ethel Bush, both played key roles in apprehending Barnett.

Whilst out on patrol on 23rd April, Ethel spotted a man matching the description of the attacker – it was Barnett. Ethel quickly returned to the police station, changed into plain clothes and bravely went back to the area to act as a decoy.

Ethel was soon encountered by Barnett, when he then picked up a log and brought it down on her head from behind.

Rather than fall to the ground, Ethel turned to face Barnett. With blood gushing down her face and shoulders, she grabbed hold of his jacket in an attempt to apprehend him. Unfortunately, Barnett punched her in the face and escaped.

Ethel and Kathleen were among nine women who identified him, and he was subsequently arrested.

He was later jailed for 10 years.

At the trial, the judge commended both Kathleen and Ethel, saying: “I cannot myself imagine higher courage being shown than when you went along that path with the full knowledge and your eyes open that you might be, and you Sergeantt Bush were, the victim of a violent attack.”

Both officers were awarded the George Medal at Buckingham palace on 22nd November 1955.

26/04/2019

Another interesting job in The Met

Learn about the role of a forensic examiner, including the responsibilities, pay, benefits and eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

24/04/2019

Great job opportunity in The Met

Crime Reporting & Investigation Bureau investigators - overview

28/03/2019

Another vacancy to consider

A full time vacancy has arisen to join our busy Forensic Hub Team, as a Forensic Hub Officer. The Forensic Hub operates at the centre of the Forensic Investigations Department within Surrey and Sussex Police Specialist Crime Command, supporting the investigation and detection of crime by providing a...

08/03/2019

UCP students had a great day assisting the Police with riot training!

19/02/2019

Great conference coming up! Look forward to seeing you there if you can make it!

This conference aims to review current fingerprint practices and share good practice to pave the way forward to the future.

15/02/2019

Good to hear that new legislation is being discussed

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15/02/2019

Oh no what’s happened at UCP? 🤔 lucky we have our Forensic Investigation students to find out🕵️‍♂️