Forensics is changing. Join the change.
Welcome to the new network for forensic science in England and Wales, supporting more than 4,000 specialists with critical services, advice and technology.
FCN is the UK's largest forensic science network - for policing, by policing.
Dr Gillian Tully steps down as Forensic Science Regulator
Dr Gillian Tully has stepped down as Forensic Science Regulator after more than six years in the role. Find out more.
UKAS suspends Scene of Crime assessments – The FCN can help
, 26 January 2021
Whilst the suspension and postponement of assessments isn’t the start to 2021 that any of us had hoped for, let’s not be disheartened. We can use the delay to our advantage, continue momentum and confirm readiness for when it is safe for assessment visits to recommence.
FCN secures £210,000 research funding for fibres, DNA and data
, 22 January 2021
Carolyn Lovell, FCN’s Research and Development Manager, explains more about the three projects which are being funded by the Home Office’s Science, Technology, Analysis and Research (STAR) grant.
At the heart of the FCN is the desire to work together nationally to deliver high quality, specialist forensic science capabilities; to share knowledge; and to improve resilience, efficiency, quality and effectiveness.
FCN Services
Identifying and exploiting opportunities so members can meet future challenges by having the people, knowledge, skills and specialist tools and capabilities they will need.
Achieving and maintaining quality service with efficient, standardised processes, and to act as a single voice with key standards and accreditation stakeholders.
Maximising resilience and effectiveness through the design, introduction and maintenance of new ICT platforms, tools, operating models and business change support.
Designing, developing and maintaining a sustainable and forward-looking commercial marketplace for both traditional and digital forensic science