coherent regional migration policy. Tipping point events in neighbouring states and other regions could result from political or economic crisis; or from natural disasters, and could result in a surge of refugees and illegal migrants which would greatly stress social structures and services and possibly increase criminality; ix. The establishment and implementation of a CARICOM Maritime and Airspace Control Strategy should be pursued as a matter of urgency with particular attention placed on improving regional domain awareness. Strategic Goal 7: Strengthen the Effectiveness of Criminal Investigation through Modern Technologies and Scientific Techniques 4.18 The Community will strive to put the best possible tools in the hands of its law enforcement community so they can identify, apprehend, and prosecute criminals swiftly and effectively. 4.19 Mechanisms to enhance the effectiveness of criminal investigation should include the effective use of modern technologies and scientific techniques. Forensic services represent a critical element in the fight against crime. The use of forensic tools, including Deoxyribonucleic (DNA) testing, in conjunction with proper crime scene management, complements traditional crime solving methods while greatly increasing the rate of crime detection and enhancing the success of criminal investigations and prosecutions. Strategic Lines of Action i. CARICOM will establish a CARICOM Forensic Task Force to develop policies and programmes, raise awareness and implement programmes for the provision of forensic services to all Member States with particular attention to the needs of countries that have limited or no forensic capabilities, and the provision of services that are currently inadequate or unavailable within the Region; ii. Member States must be able to guarantee the credibility of crime scene management as inappropriate procedures can result in the contamination or exclusion of evidence. The establishment of minimum standard operational procedures for crime scene investigators to guide and govern the processing, investigation, and management of crime scenes and the conduct of experts should be reflected in written protocols; iii. Improved crime scene management is vital for the successful prosecution of crimes. Training in crime scene management is needed for all ranks. The first responders are usually local officers who are not trained in crime scene management and can therefore contaminate the evidence long before crime scene specialists can get there; iv. CARICOM will take steps to heighten awareness and the sensitivity of the judiciary with regard to the use of forensic science within the criminal justice system, and in particular to ensure familiarity with technical aspects of forensic evidence and testimony will be pursued. 41