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Research and Innovation is critical to driving continuous improvement and is not only influenced by advances in Science and Technology but also the requirements of the Criminal Justice System. The FCN seeks to foster a knowledge sharing and research network to improve cross-border collaboration between academia, policing partnerships and related stakeholders. The aim is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of policing, forensic science, technology and associated methods and techniques through collaborative Information sharing, broadening access to knowledge and partnerships across the criminal justice system.
Research Groups
The FCN hosts a series of research groups delivering a coordinated approach to thinking around R&D, supporting practitioners to outline areas of continued research interest and identifying opportunities for innovation.
Scroll through below to see the groups and how to get in touch:
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DNA & Body Fluids Group
Supporting the delivery of DNA Futures through the sharing of knowledge and research
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Visual Technologies
With a focus on all visual technology can be used to enhance and support investigations through the presentation of evidence within the Criminal Justice System. The focus for 2021-22 is 3D innovation.
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Ecology
Bugs, bones, biomes and more... Sharing practice, developing standards and enhancing research
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Marks & Traces
A cornerstone within forensic science this group looks across the disciplines to enhance and support future technology and research
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Digital forensics research group
R&D Festival 2021
Session recordings and presentations.
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Science news
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