TO USERS OF DCS TRAINING: CASES THAT BEGIN WITH 'BREGN' OR 'TFS' ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR TESTING AND IT IS ASKED THAT THEY ARE NOT USED FOR GENERAL TRAINING.

 

To ALL DCS Training Users

From the afternoon of 24 June 2026, minimum password requirements will be strengthened.

Users are encouraged to review their current passwords and ensure they meet the updated criteria in advance of this date.

New password requirements:

A minimum of 12 characters

At least one uppercase letter (A–Z)

At least one lowercase letter (a–z)

At least one number (0–9)

At least one special character, for example: ! @ # $ % * ^

No common or easily guessable words (e.g., “Password_123”)

No action is required if your password already complies with the above.

 

To change your password, login to DCS, click on Account details within the top menu bar and select Change Password.

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Click on this link to the Guidance Page to view the following:

  • Standard File Structure (revised March 2018) – setting out to which section items should be uploaded.
  • NEW 2023 Better Case Management Revival Handbook (January 2023).
  • Simplified Standard Witness Table (revised March 2018).
  • Defence and prosecution Certificates of Readiness.
  • A link to the Training Materials including Quick Reference Guides and videos.