Forensic bodymapping 942/2023

FOI Reference: 942/2023

Request:

1)         Does your force create body maps as a method of documenting a victim’s injuries?

2)         If yes, is this done internally or externally?

3)         If no, what other method is implemented?

4)         What type of case is this most prevalent in?

5)         Are the mannequins/models used standardised, or edited to resemble the victim?

6)         Do you have a standard operating procedure in place, for this procedure?

Response 1:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

No

Response 2:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

N/A

Response 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Injuries photographed to scale.

Response 4:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

Violence Against the person offences

Response 5:

N/A

Response 6:

N/A                               

It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 17/04/2024)