At the frontier of forensic research
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.
Blog: Professor Paul Taylor on harnessing the scientific process
, 6 December 2021
A guest blog from Policing Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Paul Taylor on harnessing the power of science for criminal justice.
FCN provides forensic support in policing’s fight against drink spiking and needle injection
At the request of the NPCC Drugs Portfolio, FCN will work alongside the Met to develop a long-term strategy and guidance for the forensic science element of policing’s spiking and injection response.
Seven-year plan for “next generation procurement” for physical forensics goes to market
FCN, BlueLight Commercial and Transforming Forensics invite suppliers of physical forensic services to participate in a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) which will be in place for seven years.
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