What is your main area of expertise?
Digital Forensics
How do you help the FCN’s stakeholders in policing and beyond?
I can assist with all aspects of Digital Forensics, including validation, generation of ground truth data, collaborative learning exercises.
Which piece of work delivered in the FCN are you proudest of?
I’m proud of all the work delivered, and struggle to identify a single piece of work. I have enjoyed generating standardised ground truth data, and digital forensics validation templates. Working with the Cell Site Analysis community for Geolocation and developing a national collaborative learning exercise.
What is your favourite part of your role?
As a Scientific Officer I enjoy working with and supporting the growing digital forensics community.
What was your first job in policing or forensics?
In 2001 I joined Staffordshire Police as an assistance digital forensics examiner within the economic crime unit to recover digital evidence and providing support to financial investigators. The digital evidence capability within the economic crime unit evolved into a dedicated digital forensic service provision.