the police officer(s) responsible for this decision will normally provide a reason. Although it is not normally the duty of the GPR forensic searcher to challenge this decision, GPR forensic investigators should be aware of the possibility that such a decision might be suspect and contrary to the cause of justice. If so, this decision could and should be challenged either through a higher ranking police official or through the agency of another force. The GPR forensic searcher should also bring the matter, in confidence, to the attention of the current EuroGPR committee or the forensics group. Where requested to do so, the GPR forensic searcher should produce a report on the work done. This report should include the survey assessment, the survey strategy, the survey work carried out and all relevant findings. Although a report is not mandatory if it is not required by the PSO, the production of a report represents best practice. The Impact of Research There are a number of GPR research projects in progress internationally, aimed at learning more about the processes of decomposition and the effectiveness of geophysical methods of discovery. All GPR forensic investigators should be aware of papers published on the results of these research projects. Relevant papers are included in the technical papers from the biennial international GPR conference, hosted by EuroGPR on its website. The Geological Society also holds a biennial 1 day conference in London at which research results and case studies are presented. The Association encourages participation in research projects by all members with forensic experience. Not all research projects start from the basis of practical experience and the input of members with practical forensic experience is extremely valuable. Professional Affiliation & Training All GPR professionals taking part in forensic investigations should subscribe to an appropriate Code of Conduct through professional affiliation to the European GPR Association, the Geological Society of London, the Institute for Archaeologists or a similar professional organisation. Individuals are expected to take very seriously their responsibility to maintain the highest standards of integrity, responsibility and professional knowledge, and to restrict their practice and advice to matters within their areas of experience and expertise. It is expected that GPR operators taking part in forensic investigations should have previous forensic experience. If the Association member does not have relevant experience, they should either not undertake the work or arrange to do so under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and experienced expert.
the police officer(s) responsible for this decision will normally provide a reason. Although it is not normally the duty of the GPR forensic searcher to challenge this decision, GPR forensic investigators should be aware of the possibility that such a decision might be suspect and contrary to the cause of justice. If so, this decision could and should be challenged either through a higher ranking police official or through the agency of another force. The GPR forensic searcher should also bring the matter, in confidence, to the attention of the current EuroGPR committee or the forensics group. Where requested to do so, the GPR forensic searcher should produce a report on the work done. This report should include the survey assessment, the survey strategy, the survey work carried out and all relevant findings. Although a report is not mandatory if it is not required by the PSO, the production of a report represents best practice. The Impact of Research There are a number of GPR research projects in progress internationally, aimed at learning more about the processes of decomposition and the effectiveness of geophysical methods of discovery. All GPR forensic investigators should be aware of papers published on the results of these research projects. Relevant papers are included in the technical papers from the biennial international GPR conference, hosted by EuroGPR on its website. The Geological Society also holds a biennial 1 day conference in London at which research results and case studies are presented. The Association encourages participation in research projects by all members with forensic experience. Not all research projects start from the basis of practical experience and the input of members with practical forensic experience is extremely valuable. Professional Affiliation & Training All GPR professionals taking part in forensic investigations should subscribe to an appropriate Code of Conduct through professional affiliation to the European GPR Association, the Geological Society of London, the Institute for Archaeologists or a similar professional organisation. Individuals are expected to take very seriously their responsibility to maintain the highest standards of integrity, responsibility and professional knowledge, and to restrict their practice and advice to matters within their areas of experience and expertise. It is expected that GPR operators taking part in forensic investigations should have previous forensic experience. If the Association member does not have relevant experience, they should either not undertake the work or arrange to do so under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and experienced expert.
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