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.
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.
Remote working: Using technology for agile working
, 18 January 2021
CSIs in Dorset are helping lead a pilot into the use of GoodSam for major crime scene walkthroughs and triaging attendance requests at scenes out of hours.
Reflecting on the FSR Annual Report
, 15 January 2021
Reading the FSR Annual Report is often a great opportunity to reflect on the changing landscape of forensic science and this year is no exception. In many ways the world is very different today than we would have imagined but that also reminds us that the only constant is change.
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