ACIA Masterclass: Behind the Tape, the crossovers between CSI and Intelligence Analysis

An initial outline of crime scene investigation’s modern history, before moving to the bridging points this profession shares with crime intelligence analysis. There will be an exploration of forensic evidence types, the value and impact these evidence types have on an investigation and how we move the needle from intelligence to evidence.

There are also a series of ‘test’ questions that will challenge thinking and will form part of the presentation and debate on forensic intelligence. This narrative will capture a mixture of routine, volume crime as well as serious and major crime.

Dr Mark Butler

After graduating with a B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Science & Forensic Measurement Mark secured a role as a Scenes of Crime Officer with Leicestershire Constabulary, he moved into being an Assistant Senior SOCO before becoming a National Crime Scene Instructor and later Team Leader at the National Training Centre for Scientific Support to Crime Investigation. He specialised in Fire Investigation and at this time was a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers. In 2006 he became an academic and obtained an MSc in Fire Investigation. In 2014 Mark completed his PhD in Crime Scene Investigation and the use of head camera technology to understand CSI expertise development. He has taught many modules and has been a course leader on a range of programmes. Today he teaches Crime Science and Coding for Intelligence Analysts. He has supervised to PhD level and in 2022 won a national award for developing creativity in the sciences using Adobe Express. Mark is currently tasked with exploring digital learning tools and the use of generative AI in learning and teaching.