Homicide and Major Crime Publications
Homicide — Authorised Professional Practice
Summary
The Homicide and Major Crime Publications page provides essential resources for investigators in the UK police force. Key aspects include the Major Crime Bulletin, which is published quarterly by the Major Crime Investigative Support team at the National Crime Agency, offering updates on legislation, guidance, trends, and forensic techniques. Additionally, it mentions the Journal of Homicide and Major Incident Investigation, previously published by the National Homicide Working Group, which served to share knowledge among practitioners and policymakers until November 2016. This journal featured bi-annual publications on various professional practices and developments relevant to homicide and major incident investigations, with links to archived issues.
Key principles
- 1Informed decision making through access to the Major Crime Bulletin.
- 2Utilization of academic and professional publications for development.
- 3Collaboration among practitioners and policymakers.
Defined terms
- Major Crime Bulletin
- A quarterly publication by the Major Crime Investigative Support team at the National Crime Agency providing updates for investigators.
- Journal of Homicide and Major Incident Investigation
- A journal previously published by the National Homicide Working Group to share professional practice and knowledge.
Full guidance
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This page is from APP, the official source of professional practice for policing.
The Major Crime Investigative Support (MCIS) team at the National Crime Agency (NCA) produce a quarterly Major Crime Bulletin to update investigators with news about legislation, guidance, trends and emerging techniques, including novel use of external forensics techniques.
If you would like to subscribe to this bulletin or obtain past editions, please email mcis@nca.gov.uk .
Until November 2016, the National Homicide Working Group (HWG) published the Journal of Homicide and Major Incident Investigation which encouraged practitioners and policymakers to share their professional knowledge and practice. The journal was published twice a year and contained papers on professional practice, procedure, legislation and developments, which were relevant to those investigating homicide and major incidents.
The below links provide access to past copies:
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