SOCOs (Scene of Crime Officers)

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Britain since c.1900.

Definition

Specialized police staff highly trained to collect delicate forensic evidence using strict scientific protocols to prevent contamination.

Exam Context

SOCOs (Scene of Crime Officers) appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present), especially Britain since c.1900 and Changes in law enforcement.

Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present)Britain since c.1900 Changes in law enforcement

Found in Revision Notes

Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present)

Changes in law enforcement

Britain since c.1900 • Changes in law enforcement

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