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New Streamlined Forensic Reporting Guidance Launched
Version 2.0 of the comprehensive guidance document has now been released, with key updates and approval to report new forensic disciplines via the SFR process, namely questioned documents, fire investigation and medical evidence. These new, nationally approved guidelines provide practitioners in the criminal justice system with the very latest best practice advice.
Force Focus: Hants’ award-winning murder investigators on joining up digital and physical forensics
, 15 June 2021
It was the tragic, high-profile murder of a 13-year-old girl in Southampton. In this edition of Force Focus, Hampshire Constabulary shares learnings from one of its biggest cases, including how digital forensics helped recover crucial physical evidence, and why DFUs shouldn’t shy away from the cloud.
Chief Constable James Vaughan has announced his retirement from policing
FCN CEO Jo Ashworth pays tribute to NPCC Forensic Lead Chief Constable James Vaughan
Coronavirus guidance
We are regularly publishing new and updated guidance for forensic practitioners around coronavirus, including PPE, social distancing and other processes.
Thoughts
“Humbled and awed”: APCC’s outgoing Forensic Lead, Martyn Underhill
, 28 April 2021
APCC’s Forensic Lead since 2018, Dorset PCC Martyn Underhill reflects on the changes in forensics during his tenure and sets out his vision for its future.