RSS Training Institute Crime Scene Investigations Course 2026 Gets Underway

 

Participants of the Crime Scene Investigations Course 2026.


Over the next three weeks, 16 law enforcement personnel from across seven of the Regional Security System Member States will be exposed to the fundamental principles, practical skills, and professional standards required to perform effectively as Crime Scene Investigators.

This comes as the Regional Security System and The Barbados Police Service jointly host the RSS Training Institute Crime Scene Investigations Course 2026.

During his opening remarks today, Director of Training Lieutenant Commander Brian Roberts underscored this deliberate and strategic investment in strengthening the investigative capabilities of the Member States and enhancing the quality, professionalism, and effectiveness of criminal investigations across the region.

“The reality confronting many of our law enforcement agencies is that crime scene investigation remains a specialised area in which significant gaps exist. As criminal activity becomes increasingly sophisticated, the ability to properly secure, document, recover, preserve, and present evidence has become more critical than ever. Effective crime scene investigation forms the foundation upon which successful investigations and prosecutions are built. When crime scenes are processed professionally and methodically, the resulting evidence supports justice, strengthens public confidence, and ultimately contributes to safer communities,” he told participants.

Additionally, Lieutenant Commander Roberts noted that a new module on Arson Investigation has been added to the course, with a long-term objective to move beyond dependence on external expertise by cultivating a cadre of qualified regional Crime Scene Investigation instructors who can train, mentor, and develop practitioners throughout the Member States.

“Additionally, the RSS TI is examining the future development of Intermediate and Advanced Crime Scene Investigation programmes that will further enhance investigative competencies across the region. It is also our aspiration – as a CVQ Centre – to develop these programmes within a structured Caribbean Vocational Qualification framework, thereby providing recognised standards, professional pathways, and accreditation opportunities for practitioners throughout the RSS region,” he said.

This course is co-sponsored by the European Union, with instructional assistance from the Barbados Forensic Science Centre and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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