What is your main area of expertise?
I have 8 years’ experience within forensics and policing. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science and Anthropology. Have undertaken a variety of roles including submissions, photography, CCTV recovery, and quality. My most recent role was as a Quality Officer at Staffordshire Police, where I later had responsibility for Quality Standards within Digital Forensics. I also undertook a secondment to the TF Digital Forensics project to work on the national validation package for kiosks.
How do you help the FCN's stakeholders in policing and beyond?
Any queries relating to quality management systems and quality standards (17025/17020/FSR Codes). Assistance and support in preparing for and maintaining accreditation.
What is your favourite part of your role?
Being part of a brand new organisation which is innovative and is working to solve problems, streamline processes, and assist policing for the better.
What was your first job in policing or forensics?
As a Submissions Officer at LGC Forensics.
I also really enjoyed having responsibility for the photography at major crime scenes and post-mortems. There is a buzz to working under pressure, and plans going out of the window when a big job comes in.