“It’s what you can’t see that counts!”

Overview:
Inspired by popular crime programmes, this is a fun and unique team building morning or afternoon gets guests working together on the other side of the crime scene tape. This event is a chance for teams to go behind the scenes where they'll get an insight into the fascinating world of crime and forensics.
Under the guidance of experienced professionals (former Scotland Yard Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators or Forensic Scientists) guests will become detectives and attempt to locate and extract evidence, interpret findings and solve the case.  Quick learners and good team work will lead guests to the truth.

The Case: Solve the crime
An aristocrat has been found dead in his country mansion.  The crime scene leaves many clues that will enable you and your team to find his killer. As Crime Investigators you will leave no stone unturned, and will be guided through this amazing adventure will be former detectives or Crime Scene Investigators. You and your team will learn the techniques required to enable you to collect and examine evidence, leading you to determine which suspect is responsible!

Format:
The event starts with an introduction from a Crime Scene Investigation expert, giving a crash course into the world of crime and policing and an outline of the case and suspects (the exact details and suspects themselves can be personalised to your company for added enjoyment.)  Everybody gets kitted out in full body suits, masks and gloves, and throughout the day teams will learn cutting-edge techniques using real-life forensic tools. Teams have the opportunity to visit the crime scene to retrieve pieces of evidence, and then working together they will use what they have found to draw a conclusion about the murder. The event concludes with each team presenting their results and prizes are awarded to the winning teams.

Recommended Activities:
Throughout the day, teams complete the following activities to piece together the crime:

Forensic Dentistry (45 minutes)
Guests can really get their teeth into this.  Teams cast suspects' teeth and needs to try and match them to bite marks found at a crime scene.

Fingerprint Dusting (60 minutes)
Learn how to be a fingerprint expert in an hour, using professional forensic kit. Guests will be taught how to lift prints using powder, brushes and specialist equipment. Compare prints at the scene with the suspects' prints.

Blood Splatter Pattern Analysis (60 minutes)
Guests learn how to interpret blood spatters. See how (fake) blood reacts on different surfaces to work out where the attack came from and which weapon was used.

Photofit - Using FBI Software (30 minutes)
Making a photofit picture of the suspect is not as easy as it seems, this activity certainly gets the brain working.

Ballistics (30 minutes)
This fascinating science will show how to discover whether or not bullets have come from the same weapon. Using specialist microscopes you will examine different bullets and cartridges.

Hair & Fibre (60 minutes)
This sort of evidence can make or break a case. Take hair/fibres from a crime scene and try matching it to a suspect.

Other Activities Available (swap with recommended):
Document Examination and Reconstruction (30 minutes)
Shoe Casting (30 minutes - 1 hour)
Forensic Psychology (30 minutes)
Crime Scene Training Quiz (30 minutes)

Included:
• Forensic experts
• Full Event Management
• Activities and forensic equipment
• Body suit, mask and gloves (which can be taken home)
• Public liability insurance
• Prizes for the winning teams

Duration: 
Full day event - 6 hours (also available as a half day event - 3 hours)


Other options:
With a slight change of format and a variation of forensic science activities, we also offer an evening Crime Scene dinner experience.



Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Amanda and Adam were professional, but full of energy and humour throughout. Of course, with the team's background, it just added to the authenticity. Please do pass on the positive feedback to them. I will certainly recommend the event to other colleagues and friends in the future”
- Unilever

“We really enjoyed the crime scene challenge and all thought Steve was a great facilitator that kept the group engaged with the task and had some very interesting stories to share also. The whole group came away chatting about forensic science and all said they liked the choice of activity. I’ll definitely keep you in mind for future events and away days and will recommend the company to other event organisers around the channel”
- Channel 4

“Absolutely fab and I was totally inspired and engaged all day and the venue was excellent”
- Drum Housing

“Thanks for organising our event! Steve and his team were brilliant, a good morning was had by all! All of it was excellent, from the first enquiry phone call to the execution of the event”
- UnLtd

“Just to let you know, we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The people were lovely and everyone had a good time. Thank you for all of your help with this day”
- Skills for Care

“It’s what you can’t see that counts!”

Overview:
This is a fun and unique team building morning or afternoon gets guests working together on the other side of the crime scene tape. This event is a chance for teams to go behind the scenes where they'll get an insight into the fascinating world of crime and forensics.
Under the guidance of experienced professionals (former Scotland Yard Detectives, Crime Scene Investigators or Forensic Scientists) guests will become detectives and attempt to locate and extract evidence, interpret findings and solve the case. Quick learners and good team work will lead guests to the truth.

The Case: Solve the crime
An aristocrat has been found dead in his country mansion. The crime scene leaves many clues that will enable you and your team to find his killer. As Crime Investigators you will leave no stone unturned, and will be guided through this amazing adventure will be former detectives or Crime Scene Investigators. You and your team will learn the techniques required to enable you to collect and examine evidence, leading you to determine which suspect is responsible!

Format:
The event starts with an introduction from a Crime Scene expert, giving a crash course into the world of crime and policing and an outline of the case and suspects (the exact details and suspects themselves can be personalised to your company for added enjoyment.) Everybody gets kitted out in full body suits, masks and gloves, and throughout the day teams will learn cutting-edge techniques using real-life forensic tools. Teams have the opportunity to visit the crime scene to retrieve pieces of evidence, and then working together they will use what they have found to draw a conclusion about the murder. The event concludes with each team presenting their results and prizes are awarded to the winning teams.

Recommended Activities:
Throughout the day, teams complete the following activities to piece together the crime:

Forensic Dentistry (45 minutes)
Guests can really get their teeth into this. Teams cast suspects' teeth and needs to try and match them to bite marks found at a crime scene.

Fingerprint Dusting (60 minutes)
Learn how to be a fingerprint expert in an hour, using professional kit. Guests will be taught how to lift prints using powder, brushes and specialist equipment. Compare prints at the scene with the suspects' prints.

Photofit - Using FBI Software (30 minutes)
Making a photofit picture of the suspect is not as easy as it seems, this activity certainly gets the brain working.

Ballistics (30 minutes)
This fascinating science will show how to discover whether or not bullets have come from the same weapon. Using specialist microscopes you will examine different bullets and cartridges.

Other Activities Available (swap with recommended or add to make a full day):
Document Examination and Reconstruction (30 minutes)
Forensic Psychology (30 minutes)
Crime Quiz (30 minutes)

Included:
· Forensic experts
· Full Event Management
· Activities and forensic equipment
· Body suit, mask and gloves (which can be taken home)
· Public liability insurance
· Prizes for the winning teams

Duration:
Half day event - 3 hours (also available as a full day event - 6 hours)

Other options:
With a slight change of format and the removal of forensic dentistry, this event can be done as a Crime Scene dinner experience on an evening.

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Amanda and Adam were professional, but full of energy and humour throughout. Of course, with the team's background, it just added to the authenticity. Please do pass on the positive feedback to them. I will certainly recommend the event to other colleagues and friends in the future”
- Unilever

“We really enjoyed the crime scene challenge and all thought Steve was a great facilitator that kept the group engaged with the task and had some very interesting stories to share also. The whole group came away chatting about forensic science and all said they liked the choice of activity. I’ll definitely keep you in mind for future events and away days and will recommend the company to other event organisers around the channel”
- Channel 4

“Absolutely fab and I was totally inspired and engaged all day and the venue was excellent”
- Drum Housing

“Thanks for organising our event! Steve and his team were brilliant, a good morning was had by all! All of it was excellent, from the first enquiry phone call to the execution of the event”
- UnLtd

“Just to let you know, we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The people were lovely and everyone had a good time. Thank you for all of your help with this day”
- Skills for Care

Overview:
The concentrated Crime Scene Investigation experience sees you become a Scotland Yard Rookie. Enter the field training school and get to grips with an intense Crime Scene training course.

Examine crime scene evidence and learn how to lift fingerprints and identify characteristics that make fingerprints unique. This is an ideal 'ice breaker' for events, conferences or as part as a team building day.  

Included:
Forensic Evidence
Full Event Management
All activities and event equiptment
Body suit, mask and gloves (which you can keep)
Key ring and other mementoes
Prizes for the winning team

Duration:
1.5-2 hours

Overview:
Inspired by popular television shows like Waking the Dead, Silent Witness and, of course, Cold Case. This 'hands-on' team building event requires participants to spend the afternoon re-investigating an unsolved murder case...A Cold Case

This is a very practical event - where teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving skills will be put to the test. It's down to teams to strategically manage themselves to ensure that by the end of the event they can prove what happened over 30 years ago - by evidence and facts.

Cold Case is run by former Police Officers or Forensic Scientists to ensure it's as realistic as possible.

Format:
The event begins with a briefing by the 'Head of the Cold Case Unit', where everybody is informed about an unsolved case from the 70s.

Case archives and evidence (with genuine artefacts from the 70s) will be delivered to the group and it's down to teams to look through the box of evidence, case notes and police statements, then using cutting edge tools and techniques (that were not available during the original case) teams will try to FINALLY put this case to rest.

Activities:
Tools and Techniques available for teams to use - if they wish...

Police Statements and Case Notes
Look through police statements and case notes written during the original investigation and see if anything was missed.

Hair & Fibre Analysis
If teams look hard enough they may find something worth anaylsing.

Blood Identification and DNA Profiling
Using tools that were not available during the original case, try and find any additional evidence and see where it leads.

Advance Fingerprint Dusting
Guests will be taught how to lift prints using specialist equipment. Perhaps teams will uncover finger prints that were missed during the original investigation.

Aging Photos - Photofit FBI Software
Using suspects' descriptions from case files, generate photos of them. But don't forget the murder was over 30 years ago so you'll need to age the photo.

Included:
· Forensic experts
· Full Event Management
· Public liability insurance
· All Activities and forensic equipment
· Prizes for the winning teams
· Real artefacts and objects from 30 years ago 


Duration:
3 hours


Other options:
With a slight change of format and a variation of forensic science activities, we also offer an evening Crime Scene Dinner experience.

Feedback on this event from our clients:
“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Amanda and Adam were professional, but full of energy and humour throughout. Of course, with the team's background, it just added to the authenticity. Please do pass on the positive feedback to them. I will certainly recommend the event to other colleagues and friends in the future”
- Unilever

“Absolutely fab and I was totally inspired and engaged all day and the venue was excellent”
- Drum Housing

“Thanks for organising our event! Steve and his team were brilliant, a good morning was had by all! All of it was excellent, from the first enquiry phone call to the execution of the event”
- UnLtd

“Just to let you know, we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. The people were lovely and everyone had a good time. Thank you for all of your help with this day”
- Skills for Care

Overview:
Our Crime Scene Investigation dinner experience brings a unique twist to your typical dining experience. A crime scene is set up in the dining area, and throughout dinner guests will learn real forensic science processes, retrieve and examine evidence from the “crime scene,” and work in teams to decide which suspect is responsible for committing the murder. Unlike a murder mystery dinner, our Crime Scene dinner experience is based around solving the crime through the eyes of the crime scene investigator. Using real forensic science procedures and carefully devised detection processes, this fun and engaging way to dine is sure to be a huge hit with everyone. The dinner is created in such a way that guests can enjoy the meal in a relaxed manner, whilst emerging themselves as much as they wish into the fascinating world of Crime Scene Investigation.

Format:
Drinks reception
Guests will arrive to a drinks reception, during which they will prepare to be Crime Scene Investigators for the evening:
- Get dressed into the authentic white Forensics suit (to prevent cross-contamination of course!)
- Guests are divided into teams and enter the “lab.”

Starter
- Briefing about a murder which has taken place.
- Silver Crime Scene cases containing an array of invesigation equipment, quizzes and suspect profiles are on the tables – one per team.
- Guests are able to relax and enjoy their food whilst looking through the case and completing the crime/forensic science quiz sheet at their leisure.

In between starters and the main course, guests participate in a fingerprint workshop, under the expert guidance and tutorial of our highly professional and experienced trainer (you may even get someone from New Scotland Yard!) Guests also learn to dust for fingerprints using modern state-of-the-art fingerprint techniques. Fear not – hygiene and cleanliness are of top priority so you won’t be eating with dirty fingers afterwards!

Main course
In the Crime Scene cases, guests will find suspect profiles and throughout the main course, which is eaten at leisure, teams must start discussing the murder and try to piece everything together ready for the conclusion later.

A crime scene is already set up in the room, complete with crime scene tape and evidence ready for retrieval. This element of evidence retrieval and examination adds an exciting authenticity to the evening. Guests are trained in hair and fibre analysis, and digital microscopes are set up with slides containing hair and fibres which have been removed from the scene – examine these closely and guests will be one step closer to solving the crime.

Guests are encouraged to physically enter the crime scene, and carefully retrieve evidence to examine.

Desert and coffee
- Teams must now work together to draw a conclusion based on what they have discovered throughout the investigation/evening.
- A laptop is given to each team, loaded with actual FBI software. Teams must make a photo-fit of the suspect they think is responsible.

Throughout the evening, teams get awarded points for each activity they complete. It is at this point that all the teams come back together and discuss their conclusions.

- A full debrief is given, points totalled and prizes presented to the winning team.

Why Crime Scene Investigation?
This Crime Scene dinner experience is a relaxed but engaging dinner experience in which guests have the opportunity to experience the world of Crime Scene Investigation and crime from the other side of the tape. All of the procedures learnt throughout are authentic and the added authenticity of the live crime scene and the real equipment, make this dinner experience unique, fun and exciting.

Included:
-Complete and authentic equipment
-Fingerprint workshop
-Hair and fibres workshop
-(Mock) Live crime scene
-Laptops with FBI photo-fit software
-Crime quiz
-Highly specialist trainer
-Full event management
-Prizes

Duration:
Evening (approx 3 hours)

Feedback of this event from our clients:

"Thanks so much for your help & organisation of our xmas party. We all had a brilliant time and the Crime Scene event went down really well. The team on the day were great, really good fun and really helpful and adapted well to our staff who were a little excitable! The venue was excellent and the staff there were really accommodating and really went out of their way to be helpful on the day which was fantastic."
- Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited