The Development Guidelines of Process Models for Crime Scene Investigation in Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand

Abstract

           This research aims to study the process of crime scene investigation to apply for criminal investigation, including obstacles and problems of crime scene investigative process in Three Southern Border Provinces, and study the guidelines of a model developed for crime scene investigation in Three Southern Border Provinces that could be efficiently used for criminal investigation. The methodology employed a qualitative research method since it was conducted by in-depth interviews. The samples include 5 inquiry officials, 5 detective police working at Three Southern Border Provinces, and 10 forensic police from The Center of Police Forensic Science. There are 15 participants in total.
           The results of research found that the unrest in Three Southern Border Provinces was mostly committed by terrorist groups who made it systematically. The objective of the attack was to terrorize and frighten the people living nearby and regional police officers. It is necessary to run a safety check at the crime scene such as the way to investigate the crime scene and time for the investigation EOD must check the safety first in case of bombing as well. When a crime happened, it is necessary to use many police officers. That is why they face with the problems and obstacles of work practice. The regional practitioners lack experiences in working in Three Southern Border Provinces. Besides, the lack of personnel and budget for working in the region such as inadequate vehicles is also a problem. The suggestion of this study; includes that, we should set a training course, the “principles of material evidence collection in the crime scene” and more troops for work practice, including to invite retired police to be specialists in crime scene investigation. We should manage crime database and research development concerned with crime scene investigation to reduce the risks of forensic work.