Events, conferences, workshops and more. We're always happy to list external events*, so please get in touch if you'd like us to share your event with fellow forensic professionals! 

* - FCN is not responsible for external events, please contact the organiser if you have any questions.

Future events

Previous events

Chemical and Biological Tagging for National Security

Date
Canterbury

This event will bring together industry, academia and government organisations with the aim of identifying existing (e.g. NIR inks or phosphor tags), emerging, or new capabilities in the area of tracking suspects using benign chemical and/or biological markers. The event is sponsored by The National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange (NSTIx) and will be hosted jointly by the Universities of Kent and Northumbria at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus (and also online) on 19th January 2023.

FAST, FURIOUS AND FATAL SEMINAR

Date
British Motor Museum, Gaydon

Join us to review the success and impact of drug driving legislation, with an additional and unique insight into how split-second judgement and reaction times for Traffic & Firearms Officers could be improved using novel technology from the world of high-performance sport.

Forensic science regulation – the role of policing in meeting forensic science regulator requirements

Date
Online

Details & sign-up here: Leadership Learning | Forensic science regulation – the role of policing in meeting forensic science regulator requirements (college.police.uk)

In this session, Forensic Science Regulator Gary Pugh, NPCC Forensic Lead Chief Constable Nick Dean, and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Accreditation Director Lorraine Turner will consider:

– the Forensic Science Regulator Act 2021 and the legal requirements

Leadership in Tomorrow's World - Foundation Future Leaders Conference 2022

Date
London, Glazier's Hall

The major challenges confronting society do not have simple resolutions. They are multi-faceted and long term, requiring cross-cutting analysis with the ability to work across traditional divides and develop innovative approaches. This conference will look at how these problems, such as climate and biodiversity, can be addressed, as well as examining the skills and structures needed to deliver.

Concepts of likelihood-ratio calculation + Calibration and validation of likelihood-ratio systems

Date
Birmingham

This workshop is aimed at participants who already have some familiarity with the likelihood-ratio framework for evaluation of evidence

Workshop - Forensic Data Science Laboratory - LR calculations + calibration & validation (forensic-data-science.net)

Introducing the all new FSIS-II Full Spectrum Imaging System - a revolutionary system for detection of latent fingerprints

Date
Online

The Arrowhead Forensics FSIS-II is a full spectrum imaging system for revealing fingerprints.  The system comprises of illumination from UV 254nm to Visible to near Infra Red.  This innovative system is capable of locating, capturing and casework managing marks on a variety of substrates in a few seconds including glass, metal, wood, paper, thermal paper and even food items.

A 'show and tell' event about the Transforming Forensics CSE Automate project

Date
Teams

At this event you will:

  • Hear an overview of the aims, objectives and benefits of the project
  • See demo videos of the technologies we're trialling and hear from participating forces about their experiences so far
  • Get updates on next steps for the project and plans for 2022/23
  • Have the chance to ask questions

Access will be by invitation only to relevant law enforcement staff

Sign-up here >>>> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/261661415337

Bitesize: Introducing the new Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) document

Date
Teams

POSTPONED DUE TO LAST-MINUTE REVIEW

EMAIL US FCN@DORSET.PNN.POLICE.UK TO BE INFORMED WHEN THE EVENT IS RESCHEDULED

We’ll be hosting a Bitesize event on Wednesday 15th December at 10:00 to introduce the new Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) document. If you work in digital forensics, this is an opportunity to talk to the authors and find out how to get the most out of the document. THIS IS A POLICE ONLY-EVENT

West Yorks Police workshop: anti-contamination and environmental monitoring (police only)

Date
Microsoft Teams
This police-only workshop will be hosted jointly by Andy Crofts from West Yorkshire Police and Kevin Sullivan from Transforming Forensics. Validation of anti-contamination and the approach taken to environmental monitoring are topics that are still raising many questions within CSI units.

Fingerprint and Footwear Capability Workshop: A Roadmap Into The Future. 12th July 2-4pm.

Date
Teams
We’re inviting police forensic staff, investigators and service providers to help develop a Fingerprint and Footwear Capability Roadmap. We’ll be looking at what we have now, what the current issues are and identifying areas for development and research for the next 1-5 and 5-10 years.

How to run competitions via the Digital Forensic Services National DPS – webinar 10th June

Date
Teams
If your force or police organisation is interested in using the new Digital Forensic Services National DPS, we would like to invite you to join us for a short webinar about how to use it effectively. This event is intended for police forces & organisations only.

FCN bitesize on SFR

Date
Microsoft Teams and telephone dial-in
The new national Streamlined Forensic Reporting (SFR) guidance was published on 31st July, and this event is for anyone looking to understand the guidance in more detail.