New look makes CSIs identifiable

Lancashire Constabulary’s 48 crime-scene investigators have been kitted out with new uniforms so that they are easily identifiable at crime scenes.

They now wear navy-blue polo shirts, trousers and fleeces
marked with “CSI” so that the public know who they are
and the role that they are playing in the investigation.

CSIs previously wore their own clothes while conducting their investigations, which was impractical and did not present a professional, corporate image. The new uniforms are also more suited for the rigours of carrying out physical work at crime
scenes.

The fleet of 34 vans used by the scientific support workers
now have livery so that they too can be identified.

Beth Brown, principle CSI for Lancashire, said: “Crime
scenes can be busy places and victims of crime can find
investigations overwhelming. The new uniforms are not only practical when carrying out what can often be dirty work, but they also give us a visible presence at the scene and present a corporate image.

“CSI workers will be easily identifiable to both victims and
colleagues and their role in the investigation is highlighted.
It also makes it clear that they are not police officers, which has previously caused confusion for victims.”

CSIs Becky Lord and Jenny Cooper are pictured wearing
the new uniform.

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