South Wales Joint Scientific Investigation Unit

The South Wales Joint Scientific Investigation Unit (Welsh: Uned Ymchwilio Gwyddonol ar y Cyd De Cymru) is a specialist forensic police unit established in April 2012.[1] It specialises in analysis of drugs, glass, fingerprints, digital crime scenes, ballistics, trace evidence, and forensic samples.[1]

South Wales Joint Scientific Investigation Unit
Uned Ymchwilio Gwyddonol ar y Cyd
Agency overview
Formed2012
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionBridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and Vale of Glamorgan unitary authority areas, UK
Joint South Wales / Gwent Police area marked as 4 and 2
Size2,074 km²
HeadquartersBridgend
Website
www.south-wales.police.uk

The SWJSIU is based in Bridgend.[2] It is funded by and serves South Wales Police and Gwent Police, independent from the Forensic Science Service of England and Wales.[3]

The unit is the only one of its kind in the UK able to undertake glass investigation, which will involve examining fragments of smashed glass for forensic evidence,[1] and exports copies to the UK National DNA Database. It is also one of only three to have a "metal vacuum deposition room",[1] to obtain fingerprints from smooth surfaces such as carrier bags and glass.[1]

The SWJSIU was launched after the closure of the nearby government-owned Forensic Science Service (FSS) regional laboratory in Chepstow.[2]

The department is a Centre of Excellence and is obtaining ISO accreditation.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Police team up to speed CSI work". BBC News. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  2. "Police Launch A Joint Scientific Investigation Unit As Part Of The Government's Collaboration Proposals". AberdareOnline. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  3. Jacques, Paul (12 April 2012). "Welsh forces launch joint scientific investigation unit". Police Professional. Retrieved 24 December 2019.



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