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Residents and businesses around Borough Market have been told that the police operation to examine the scene of last week's terrorist attack is likely to continue till Sunday night.

In a statement issued at 4pm on Thursday, Scotland Yard said: "We understand that the police cordons in place in Southwark following the terror attack in London Bridge have had a huge impact on local residents and businesses. We are working as quickly as possible so that the inner cordon can be lifted and things can start to return to normal following the tragic events of last Saturday.

"This is a unique, complex investigation, and officers are working around the clock to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack. This involves close inspection of the crime scene which spans a very large area. This scene contains important evidence, and it is important that we carry out a thorough investigation to ensure that no evidence is lost or missed. We anticipate our work at the scene to be completed by Sunday evening.

"A mobile police station has been placed on Southwark Street at the junction with Redcross Way for any police queries. Access to businesses for cleansing is being facilitated by Met officers.

"We would like to thank people who live and work in the affected area for their patience, hospitality and goodwill during what is a very difficult time for them and for London as a whole."

Borough Market has said that it will not reopen until next week.

Some businesses just outside the cordon including 'O ver, Leon and Bill's Restaurant have reopened.

Others including The Mudlark pub will resume trading on Friday.

Southwark Cathedral remains closed whilst repairs are carried out to make good damage caused when police forced their way in to search the building during the counter-terrorism operation.

We are posting regular updates on the situation at London Bridge on our Twitter account at http://twitter.com/se1 .

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OVER 50 pupils from schools across Trowbridge became detectives for a day over half term at a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) event.

Pupils had to solve the crime of working out which teacher stole biscuits from the biscuit jar at Paxcroft Primary School on Friday using evidence they acquired using various investigation methods.

The science day was delivered by Active Trowbridge, with the help of former John of Gaunt science teacher Hannah Eaton, as part of their week of themed half term fun days.

Adam Casserly, leisure activities supervisor for Active Trowbridge, said: It was brilliant fun and great to see so many children by learning about science.

They got involved with lots of fun things including making balloon rockets and lava lamps.

They then learned how to take finger prints and the science behind it before getting to work on cracking the crime.

The schools sports coaches had stolen biscuits and they had to track him down. The teams that managed to work it out were crowned the winners.

At Active Trowbridge were all about inclusion which is why we dont just do sports events we organise activities that all children can enjoy.

But there was a sport element as children had to complete sporting challenges to get a clue, such as doing 10 kick-ups with a football or completing an obstacle course.

Active Trowbridge has a full range of events of the summer, details of which can be found by calling the town council on 01225 765072

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The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh announces the 2017 schedule of summer academies offered through theDivision of Online Learning and Continuing Education.

The summer academies are an opportunity for participants to get hands-on experience and an inside look into career fields with instruction from local professionals.

Be a star behind the scenes or in front of it with the Experience Radio TV Film youth academy. Whether on the stage or producing the final cuts, the Radio/TV/Film youth program gives participants a realistic idea of what its like to work in the industry. This academy allows students the opportunity to explore all aspects including production, acting, planning and directing. The academy is held at the UW Oshkosh campus, Arts & Communication building.

The fee for this program is $350, which it includes all instruction materials, food and lodging for the duration of the academy.

Tour local law enforcement departments, and learn all week from area police and public safety professionals. Participants in thePolice Academy will undergo hands-on training sessions based on real police training exercises including, using tools like handcuffs and standard uniform tools, working with a K9 dog, clearing a room, using training gear like paint rounds, tasers and hit pads, conductingtraffic stops and bike patrol as well as being an essential component of a criminal investigation. Through these field activities, participants will get a realistic view of the skills and education it takes to be a police officer. The academy is held at UW Oshkosh campus.

The fee for this program is $450, whichit includes all instruction materials, food and lodging for the duration of the academy.

Live the life of a firefighter by participating in thefirefighting programs. Fight fires and learn life-saving techniques while gaining hands-on experiences by performing tasks and training exercises alongside local firefighters. The academies are held at UW Oshkosh with visits to area fire departments and training facilities.

The fee for each program is $450, whichit includes all instruction materials, transportation, as well as food and lodging for the duration of the academy.

Test for fingerprints, study clues, and have fun whilelearning about the science, technology and skills that goes into investigating a crime scene. Use real CSI equipment and techniques to learn about the essential role forensic scientists play. Participants will spend four days immersed in the world of crime scene investigation and at the end of the week, theyll be prepared for the large mock crime scene. Put knowledge to the test to crack the case and to find out which suspect is guilty. The academy is held at UW Oshkosh campus and the Fox Valley Technical College Safety Training Center.

The fee for this program is $550, which includes all instruction materials, all transportation, as well as meals and lodging for the duration of the academy.

These programs are presented by the Division of Online and Continuing Education, and are cosponsored by various campus departments and community partners. View full program descriptions and register online at uwosh.edu/go/youth. For more information, contact Jill Milos at (920) 424-1134 or 800-633-1442.

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to contribute calendar items, campus announcements and other good news to UW Oshkosh Today.

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Imagine youre a police officer investigating a case of troublemaking at Simmons Farm in Peters Township.

Apples are smashed all over the ground. Critters from the petting zoo have been set loose. Its a mess.

Then you receive a call a man is down in an East McMurray Road office building. His wife has checked on him after she couldnt reach him, and shes not sure if hes breathing. She also had seen a man fleeing from the back of the building.

Thats the scenario presented by Officer Gary Orosz during the May 30 session of Peters Townships first offering of its Citizens Police Academy. The six-week program, which runs through June 13, addresses a variety of law-enforcement topics, including crime scene investigation.

To simulate the scene of the crime at the office, the police departments community room was full of potential clues: a wooden facsimile of a handgun on a couch, with an empty bottle of Don Julio next to it; a table representing a desk with chairs and computer equipment knocked down; a gasoline can with papers strewn nearby; a toilet seat on a chair with a window frame above; and a mannequin, complete with a red spot representing blood next to its head.

As academy participants perused the various items, medics entered the room to tend to the victim, stretcher and all.

Orosz and fellow Officer Pat Mazzotta proceeded to discuss the situation with participants, who offered suggestions about how to go about processing the scene by considering various clues.

Maybe a footprint on the toilet seat, ventured Annie Ritacco.

With a nod and a smile, Orosz acknowledged a key piece of evidence, as the perpetrator in his scenario, indeed, climbed on the seat before heading out the window. And he explained how something like that once helped him solve a burglary after he couldnt pull any fingerprints at the scene.

Just for the heck of it, to see if a shoeprint would show up, I used black fingerprint powder, he said. I dusted the top of that toilet seat, and there was a perfect tennis shoe print.

He brought the prime suspect into his office for an interview, and while the suspect was seated, he readjusted his foot to reveal the bottom of his shoe. Orosz, in turn, showed him a photo of the toilet-seat shoeprint, along with a file folder full of fingerprints.

I said, What do you think is going to happen when I send them to the crime lab? These will be matching fingerprints, Orosz recalled, with the clincher: They werent even his.

He said, All right. I did it.

Thats pretty much what happened in the Citizens Police Academy scenario, after the perpetrator drank tequila, shot the victim and then tried to torch the place, before the arrival of the wife caused him to flee.

During the session, participants had the opportunity for some hands-on techniques such as dusting for fingerprints and using tape to lift them from various items at the scene.

As for starting his scenario at Simmons Farm, Orosz explained the relevance by evoking memories of a 1995 double-murder trial that resulted in acquittal.

Look at the O.J. case, Orosz said about tactics that worked toward Simpsons 1995 acquittal, because the cops walked through blood. You dont have a choice. You dont know if theres a killer still in there. They had to clear that. They had to check on the bodies. They didnt have a choice but to walk through things.

The defense lawyers used that to their advantage, claiming:

You guys ruined that crime scene. It was a sloppy job by police. Everybody ruined it.

Thats why I gave the example of being at the farm, Orosz said, and walking through smashed apples and who knows what was on your boots.

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Union Ridge School eighth-grade students on May 25 demonstrated their crime investigative skills during "Crime Scene Investigation URS."

The unit was part of exploratory classes for the eighth grade at Union Ridge School District 86 in Harwood Heights. Students were given substances to test and verify, said Cathy Lenzini, middle school science teacher.

The unit employed STEAM curriculum principles science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics she said, helping to instill scientific applications to students.

"If they want to be in law enforcement, maybe they want to go into the criminologist part where they can help solve crimes. There's a lot of science in criminology," she said. "These types of activities, they'll remember."

Students used beakers and directed heat to complete experiments. They recorded results as they tracked identification.

"I'm very impressed with the creative exploratory classes that our teachers provide students," said Mike Maguire, Union Ridge School District 86 superintendent. "This CSI class introduces students to the world of forensic science. Hopefully, these types of electives will help guide our students as they begin thinking about future professions."

Konrad Kruczek worked alongside classmate Krystian Szczech.

"It's pretty interesting because you get to think like a criminal," Kruczek said. "You need to know how to do everything, all of the procedures ..."

"You have to be one step ahead of them, smarter," Lenzini said, of the criminal thinking.

Maddi Polley evaluated her assignment up close as she measured.

"I think it's a good way to just learn about what people do in the real world," she said.

Going into the mind of a criminal is, "pretty sick," she said, adding "it breaks my heart a lot because I don't know why people need to be so mean to each other."

Gabby Czernicka and Allison Shuttleworth sat next to each other, using a rack of test tubes. They dissolved powder and observed liquid interaction.

"I think STEM (or STEAM) is useful in daily life," Shuttleworth said.

"We learn a lot in this class," Czernicka said. "It's fun to figure out how detectives use different substances."

Czernicka said she has respect for law enforcement, and the class helped to reinforce that appreciation.

"They are hard-working, a shout out to all of them," Gabby said, to first responders and law enforcement professionals who process crime scenes. "They're overall heroes."

Karie Angell Luc is a freelance photographer and reporter for Pioneer Press.

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