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Forensic Webinar SeriesAutumn 2021
foster+freeman would like to invite you to join us to learn about our latest forensic innovations for crime scene and laboratory applications. Register your place on upcoming webinars or view our back catalogue of on-demand content.
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- UP NEXT -Ask the Experts: Trace Evidence AnalysisWHEN: Wednesday 29th September DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A sessions) An entire Live Question and Answer session with our in-house experts on Trace Evidence Analysis. Our panel of experts will also be discussing the best tips and tricks to analyse minute fragments of trace evidence with our latest range of products.
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| Ask the Experts: Trace Evidence Analysis - 10am (UK Time) | 29th September | |
| Ask the Experts: Trace Evidence Analysis - 4pm (UK Time) | 29th September | |
| Español: RECOVER: Para El Desarrollo de Huellas Digitales Imposibles - 4pm (UK Time) | 30th September | |
| Crime-lite AUTO-Motive: US Office: 2pm - Eastern Time (US and Canada) | 1st October | |
| REPEAT: Trace Evidence Analysis: Examination and Identification of Unknowns - 10am (UK Time) | 6th October |
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Cutting-edge technology to develop fingerprints on a range of difficult surfaces including those that have been exposed to extreme heat (discharged bullet casings for example) and items that have been washed ‘clean’ in an attempt to prevent identification. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 13th May 2020 Host(s): Dr Roberto King, Dr Lloyd Davis Duration: 106mins DCS 5 is a comprehensive imaging system for the detection, capture, and enhancement of almost any type of fingerprint on any surface or background to ensure that maximum detail is revealed. Used by leading forensic laboratories worldwide, DCS 5 includes all of the hardware and software components required to improve the visualisation of every type of fingerprint whether it be latent, contaminated or chemically treated. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 10th June 2020 Host(s): Richard Evans, Laura Dodd, Dan Freeman Duration: 59mins (approx.) Cyanoacrylate or 'superglue' fuming is one of the most widely used techniques in forensic fingerprint laboratories worldwide. First discovered in the late 1970s, the method of heating 'glue' to the point that it evaporates, binding itself to any latent fingermarks, is so simple and effective that there has been very little reason for it to change during the 40+ years it has been in use. However, while the method of fuming may not have changed, there have been significant advances in the way that we visualise and examine the resulting marks... ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 1st July 2020 Host(s): Dr Roberto King, Dan Skros Duration: 60mins (approx.) Practical demonstration of how, using a custom-modified, UV-Vis-IR sensitive camera it is possible to visualise and capture fingermarks beyond the visible spectrum. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 29th July 2020 Host(s): Richard Evans, Dan Freeman Duration: 60mins (approx.) An in-depth examination of fpNatural fingerprint powders and how they are helping examiners to reveal fingermarks on difficult evidence types including polymer banknotes. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR date of Recording: Wednesday 19th August 2020 Host(s): Dr Roberto King Duration: 60mins (approx.) Demonstration of how forensic light sources and the Foster+Freeman family of fingerprint examination systems, may be used to investigate arson scenes. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 26th August 2020 Host(s): Richard Evans, Laura Dodd, Yvonne Turner, Roberto King Duration: 60mins (approx.) Last year we ran a webinar focussed on arson and fire scene investigation that was really well received. We had some great feedback and enough questions on the subject to make us think that it deserved a second visit. So, having set fire to another bag full of ‘evidence’, we are ready to demonstrate once again some of the latest and most effective forensic arson investigation techniques ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 3rd February 2021 Host(s): Laura Dodd, Richard Evans Duration: 60mins (approx.) Fingerprint visualisation and image capture is a constantly evolving discipline that requires forensic photographers to experiment with new techniques and technologies in order to get the best possible results. In this webinar, we'll look at some of the techniques that our experts have picked whilst visiting labs around the world, and explore some of the new technologies that are enabling photographers to achieve better results than ever before. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Date of Recording: Wednesday 17th February 2021 Hosts: Dan Freeman, Richard Evans, Laura Dodd Duration: 1-hour (including live Q&A) The arrival of Foster+Freeman's new RECOVER LFT technology made it possible for forensic examiners to, for the first time, consistently develop fingermarks on fired ammunition casings. This discovery led to a new problem - how do you capture/photograph fingermarks on a small, cylindrical, reflective surface. In this webinar, we'll show you exactly how to utilise different modes of illumination to capture high-quality fingermarks on this notoriously difficult surface. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 28th October 2020 Host: Dan Freeman Duration: 60mins (approx) Our panel of experts wil be answering your questions relating to Fingerprint Detection, Capture and Enhancement. The webinar includes a combination of interactive discussion and live demonstrations, sharing tips and tricks for the visualisation of fingermarks and the capture of ridge detail using a wide variety of development techniques. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 4th August 2021 Host: Dr Roberto King, Richard Evans and Laura Dodd Duration: 60mins (approx) Featuring pre-recorded demonstrations and an interview with Steve Thorngate (Principal Consultant and Forensic Lead at DSTL) this webinar focuses on the detection and examination of evidence including fingerprints and biological traces. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 18th August 2021 Host: Dr Lloyd Davis Duration: 60mins (approx)
Thanks to the proliferation of high-quality image editing software and professional printing equipment, it is necessary for security printers and expert document examiners alike to continually upgrade the technology that they work with if they are to stay ahead of high tech counterfeiters and fraudsters. With this in mind, Foster+Freeman invests heavily in the research and design of new and improved technologies for the examination of questioned documents. The company’s VSC range of document examination instruments include a number of future-proofing hardware components and undergoes continual software development, regularly adding new features such as 3D imaging. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 17th June 2020 Host(s): Richard Evans, Nicholas Crabb, Dan Freeman Duration: 60mins (approx.) Using the VSC8000/HS to isolate ink stamps, suppressing complicated backgrounds, and to image pen strokes in 3D. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 8th July 2020 Host(s): Richard Evans, Dan Freeman Duration: 60mins (approx.) Demonstrating how the current range of VSC instruments may be used to share examination-quality digitized documents across a network. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 5th August 2020 Host(s): Richard Evans, Dan Freeman Duration: 60mins (approx.) In use for over 40-years, the Foster+Freeman ESDA device remains widely used by forensic laboratories worldwide for a variety of forensic applications. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 12th August 2020 Host(s): Nicholas Crabb Duration: 60mins (approx.) For the past 40-years, VSC technology has remained the industry-standard for the examination and interrogation of questioned documents. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Date of Recording: Wednesday 9th December 2020 Host(s): Nicholas Crabb & Dan Freeman Duration: 62mins WHEN: Wednesday 16th June HOSTS: Richard Evans, Dan Freeman DURATION: 1-hour (including live Q&A session) Today's webinar will be an entire Live Question and Answer session with our in-house experts on Questioned Document Examination. Our panel of experts will also be discussing the best tips and tricks to examine documents with our VSC range of products, in order to obtain the best results. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Host(s): Richard Evans, Dan Freeman & Justin Gould Duration: 80mins
With the weight and feel of a high-quality DSLR camera, the Crime-lite AUTO is a fully-integrated search and with Crime-lite narrowband illumination. Simply operated via an integral touchscreen, the compact device is ideal for the search, detection, and photography of body fluids (fluorescence and IR examination), fragments of trace evidence, and treated fingerprints. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 20th May 2020 Host(s): Dr Roberto King, Rachael Brewster, Richard Evans Duration: 104mins In this webinar, we look at crime scene investigation and the methods examiner's employ to search for, detect and recover evidence We’ll take a look at how examiners use forensic light sources to scour a scene for evidence, and explaining why its important to utilise a variety of illumination wavelengths in order to reveal every possible trace of evidence. We also examine the role of first responder and their responsibility to properly protect, preserve & collect evidence at the scene. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Date of Recording: Wednesday 25th November 2020 Host(s): Richard Evans Duration: 59mins The Crime-lite ML PRO is the first in a new generation of evidence screening tools built to meet the demands of busy forensic laboratories tasked with processing large quantities of evidence. With fully-integrated UV-Vis-IR illumination and an ‘intelligent optics’ imaging system, the ML PRO can be used to mark-up evidence, detecting the presence of bodily fluids and locating minute fragments of trace evidence. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 27th May 2020 Host(s): Yvonne Turner, Laura Dodd, Dan Skros Duration: 102mins At the crime scene or in the forensic laboratory, the Crime-lite X provides up to 175x wavebands of intense illumination for the detection and examination of physical evidence. A complete ALS kit in a single light source, the Crime-lite X includes White, UV, Violet, Blue, Blue/Green, Green, Orange, Red and Infrared LEDs. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 3rd June 2020 Host(s): Dr Roberto King, Richard Evans, Lloyd Davis Duration: 60mins (approx.) 20-years ago, foster+freeman pioneered the use of LEDs in handheld forensic light sources. Today, our current range of light sources are once again redefining end-user expectations. In this webinar, we examine the new advances in forensic light source (ALS) technology that might just revolutionise the way that criminal investigators examine a crime scene. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 20th January 2021 Host(s): Richard Evans Duration: 60mins (approx.) In order to detect the maximum amount of evidence, it is essential that examiners utilise the full 'forensic' spectrum of illumination. In this webinar, we will demonstrate the benefits of searching for and examining evidence using both visible and non-visible wavelengths of illumination. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 24th June 2020 Host(s): Nicholas Crabb, Dr Roberto King Duration: 60mins (approx.) This webinar will include comprehensive demonstrations of our latest range of high-intensity narrowband forensic light sources for the detection of body fluids including semen, saliva, sweat and vaginal fluids at the crime scene and in the laboratory. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 22nd July 2020 Host(s): Nicholas Crabb, Laura Dodd, Yvonne Turner Duration: 60mins (approx.) Demonstration of how forensic light sources and the Foster+Freeman family of fingerprint examination systems, may be used to investigate arson scenes. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 26th August 2020 Host(s): Yvonne Turner, Laura Dodd, Richard Evans Duration: 60mins (approx.) Last year we ran a webinar focussed on arson and fire scene investigation that was really well received. We had some great feedback and enough questions on the subject to make us think that it deserved a second visit. So, having set fire to another bag full of ‘evidence’, we are ready to demonstrate once again some of the latest and most effective forensic arson investigation techniques ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of recording: Wednesday 3rd February 2021 Hosts: Laura Dodd, Richard Evans Duration: 60mins (approx.) Crime scene examiners and forensic teams carry a lot of kit because they never know exactly what to expect when they're called to a scene. By reducing the size of the equipment and developing multi-functional technology, it is now possible to create a fully functioning mobile crime lab. In this webinar, we'll be looking at the new technologies that have been designed to deliver lab-quality examinations at the crime scene. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of recording: Wednesday 3rd March 2021 Hosts: Laura Dodd, Richard Evans Duration: 60mins (approx) In this webinar, we'll be looking at the technologies and techniques that experts employ when examining serological stains at the crime scene and back in the laboratory. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of recording: Wednesday 1st September 2021 Hosts: Yvonne Turner, Laura Dodd Duration: 60mins (approx) For the detection and examination of every last trace of forensic evidence; the new Crime-lite LASER provides intense, ultranarrowband LASER illumination from a truly portable light source. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of recording: Wednesday 19th May 2021 Hosts: Roberto King, Richard Evans Duration: 60mins (approx) Throughout the webinar, we'll be using our range of Crime-lites to explain the theory and techniques that enable forensic examiners to reveal vital traces of evidence in cases of sexual and physical assault, not to mention the countless other crimes that may require the human body to be investigated as a crime scene in its own right. Research Papers 1. A rapid and non-invasive method to detect dried saliva stains from human skin using fluorescent spectroscopy. 2: Comparison of Crime-lite 82S PolilightR PL400 and PolilightR PL500 for the detection of semen and saliva stains. 3: Detection of Inflicted Bruises by Alternate Light: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial. 4: DNA extraction from human saliva deposited on skin and its use in forensic identification procedures. 5: Alternate Light Source Findings of Common Topical Products. 6: Visualization of old bruises in children: Use of violet light to record long-term bruises. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of recording: Wednesday 2nd June 2021 Hosts: Laura Dodd, Yvonne Turner Duration: 60mins (approx)
Providing accurate and repeatable results to examiners, our trace evidence analysis range of instruments provide facilities to compare and identify fragments of evidence using techniques including, GRIM glass analysis; UV-Vis-IR Micro spectrometry; Fluorescence imaging etc. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR Date of Recording: Wednesday 15th July Host(s): Dan Freeman, Justin Gould, Romain Le Bloa Duration: 60mins (approx.) Stray hairs and minute broken fragments of fibres can provide forensic examiners with vital clues during a criminal investigation, potentially connecting a suspect or victim with a crime scene. In this webinar, we take a look at the latest technologies for detecting and then analysing these items of high evidential value. ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Date of Recording: Wednesday 11th November 2020 Host(s): Yvonne Turner Duration: 60-mins (approx.)
CRIME-LITE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Following the success of last year's Forensic Light Source Symposium, Foster+Freeman hosted another Crime-lite focused event which guest speakers from UK organizations shared the latest research in the use of forensic light sources. A great success, the symposium was attended a global audience of 300 forensic professionals. All presentations given during the day are now available to access on-demand.
How we work with Crime-lites to find Semen Presenter: Aki Salonen & Aapo Hillman, Central Finland Police
Longwave Reflected UV imaging of Cyanoacrylate developed fingermarks Presenter: Kevin Farrugia & Gabrielle Illston-Baggs, DeMontfort University
Comparison of Crime-lite 82S, Polilight PL400 and Polilight PL500 for the Detection of Semen and Saliva Stains Presenter: Jasmine Tay, Pathwest Laboratory
An Investigation into the Development of a Synthetic Blood Substitute which absorbs Infrared Presenter: Megan Lee, University of Winchester Questioned Document Examination Symposium A free-to-attend Questioned Document Examination Symposium featuring presentations from Document Examiners and Experts of international repute sharing their research and casework in the field of Questioned Document Examination.
Real Life Cases – Origami, the Camera Lucida, and Shirley the Red Lion Boy Presented by John Welch, Forensic Document Examiner and Expert Witness formerly of New Scotland Yard
Sub-surface characterisation of latest-generation identification documents using optical coherence tomography Presented by Dr Manuel Jorge Marques, Applied Optics Group, School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent
An Insight into the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners Presented by Samiah Ibrahim, 36th and current president of the ASQDE
From what we need to what we have an examiners view Presented by Yun-Chih, Chang, Document Investigation Service (DIS) Taiwan.
Multi-Faceted Examinations Presented by Dr. Linton A. Mohammed, 31st President of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
Digitally Captured Signatures (DCS) in everyday (pen + paper) casework: Taking advantage of Hybrid DCS Technology Presented by Nikolaos D. Kalantzis, Forensic Handwriting & Document Examiner
Identity and Drivers Licenses - Addressing the Cost and Impact of Counterfeiting Presented by DSA President, Tony Poole FORENSIC LIGHT SOURCE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM The climax of our Summer Webinar Series, Foster+Freeman hosted a free-to-attend symposium during which guest speakers from UK organizations shared the latest research in the use of forensic light sources. A great success, the symposium was attended a global audience of more than 500 forensic professionals. All presentations given during the day are now available to access on-demand.
The characterization of bloodstains on carpet Presenter: Laura Hugh, University of West London
Is fluorescence an appropriate method for fire investigation? Presenter: Luke Griffin, Anglia Ruskin University
The effect natural weather conditions have on the persistence of spermatozoa on cotton fabric buried underground Presenter: Morgan Edmonds, University of Winchester
Introducing the latest range of Crime-lite search tools Presenter: Richard Evans, foster+freeman
Blood patterns on dark fabrics Presenter: Leisa Nicholls-Drew, De Montford University
Location of semen on items submerged in water using Crime-lites Presenter: Alexandra Flanagan, University of Winchester
Full-Spectrum Forensics Presenter: Nicolas Crabb, foster+freeman FINGERMARK RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Forensic science practitioners, crime scene examiners, academics and researchers attended a 1-day ‘virtual symposium’ to share in the latest research in Fingermark Detection and Examination. An opportunity to learn more about new technologies and techniques in the field of forensic fingerprint examination, the seminar presentations will be of great interest to anyone involved in crime scene investigation or forensic laboratory examination.
Date of Recording: Wednesday 14th October 2020 Degree courses, placements, and work experience - how to get ahead in forensics. In this webinar, we speak to forensic graduates, who have gone on to carve out a successful career, who share their advice on standing out from the crowd. We will also be discussing the types of equipment you are likely to encounter during your studies and how getting hands-on experience with industry-leading tech can benefit your future career. Date of Recording: Wednesday 17th March, 10 AM (UK-Time) The success of Foster+Freeman is based on the company's ability to create new and innovative solutions that meet the unique requirements of forensic examination. In this webinar, we will be looking at some of the innovations pioneered by Foster+Freeman during the past 40-years, as well as examining how the company is investing heavily in the research and development of a new generation of forensic science technology. Date of Recording: Wednesday 31st March, 10 AM (UK-Time) You know that high-intensity fluorescence illumination is the best technique for the task at hand. And, you know that Crime-lites are the best-in-class technology for visualising evidence. But… how do you ensure that you are using your chosen forensic light source to its maximum potential? And how do you demonstrate to a judge that a forensic science technique is appropriate? In this webinar, we will be demonstrating how you can get the best out of your Crime-lite forensic light sources and exploring how to use validation samples in the creation of a robust quality assurance process. Understanding Fingerprint Development Presenter: Dr Stephen Bleay, London South Bank University, UK Fuming Fingermarks Presenter: Will Gee, Griffith University, Australia An Alternative Solvent Carrier Solvent for Fingermark enhancement Reagents Presenter: Dr Kevin J. Farrugia, De Montford University, UK Finding Evidence in the Dark Presenter: Dr Beth McMurchie, Foster+Freeman An Introduction to fingermark Development Presenter: David Goodwin, Fingerprint Associates Detect More Evidence Presenter: Rebecca Nick, Foster+Freeman USA Recent Advance in Fingermark Imaging Technology Presenter: Dr Roberto King, Foster+Freeman Date of Recording: Wednesday 30th June, 10 AM (UK-Time) Wildlife forensics is a relatively new field of criminal investigation that in many countries lags far behind other fields of forensic science in terms of budget and the availability of manpower, equipment and resources. In this webinar, we focus on getting the most out of a limited range of equipment and also in using common forensic tools and instruments, occasionally in unexpected ways, to examine wildlife crimes. Research Papers:
WEBINARS - Española Desarrollo conjunto de foster+freeman, el Laboratorio de Ciencia y Tecnología para la Defensa del Ministerio de Defensa, el Centro para Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología del Ministerio del Interior y la Universidad de Loughborough, RECOVER es una técnica de vanguardia que mediante un innovador proceso de vaporización química revela las huellas dactilares depositadas sobre variedad de superficies, incluyendo aquellas expuestas a un calor extremo (casquillos de cartuchos disparados, por ejemplo) y objetos lavados a conciencia para evitar una identificación. El DCS 5 es un sistema completo de imagen para la detección, captura y mejora de cualquier tipo de huella digital sobre cualquier superficie o fondo para facilitar su revelado con el máximo detalle. La cámara de alta resolución provista de macro lentes para aplicaciones específicas del DCS5 no solamente proporciona imágenes de una excepcional calidad, sino también una avanzada mejora digital, de fácil aplicación, que maximiza los detalles de la impresión aumentando el valor de la evidencia El avanzado diseño del VSC constituye lo máximo de la tecnología de foster+freeman, en la que confían las autoridades de inmigración, organismos gubernamentales y expertos forenses de todo el mundo. Mediante una combinación de herramientas observa los elementos de seguridad, confirma la autenticidad de los documentos o detecta indicios de falsificación. Foster + Freeman combina lo mejor de la tecnología de imagen e iluminación en un solo dispositivo, el Crime-lite AUTO. Portátil para la escena del crimen o montado en un trípode para el laboratorio. Crime-lite ML PRO es la primera de la nueva generación de herramientas para escaneo de evidencias construida para satisfacer la demanda de laboratorios forenses con elevada carga de muestras a procesar. Con la misma versatilidad y potencia que un kit completo Crime-lite 2, la nueva Crime-lite X incluye iluminación Blanca, UV, Violeta, Azul, Verde azulada, Verde, Naranja, Roja e Infrarroja en una sola fuente de luz.
WEBINAR - Française Développé conjointement par Foster + Freeman, le Laboratoire des Sciences et Technologies de la Défense du Ministère de la Défense, le Centre des Sciences Appliquées et de la Technologie du Ministère de l'Intérieur et l'Université de Loughborough, RECOVER est une technique de pointe qui, grâce à un processus innovant de La vaporisation chimique révèle des empreintes digitales déposées sur une variété de surfaces, y compris celles exposées à une chaleur extrême (douilles de cartouches cuites, par exemple) et des objets soigneusement lavés pour éviter l'identification.
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