Forensic
Webinar
Series
Spring 2022
foster+freeman would like to invite you to join us to learn about our latest forensic innovations for crime scene and laboratory applications.
On this page you can register your place on upcoming webinars and view or share our extensive archive of on-demand content.
Upcoming Webinars
Coming Soon: 30/06/22
Española: Análisis forense de casos Congelados: Uso de tecnología forense moderna para resolver casos de décadas de antigüedad
ON DEMAND
Learn from the the Experts: Esther Neate, Digital Fingermark Imaging Pioneer
ON DEMAND
Achieving maximum visibility in a dark environment at the Crime Scene
ON DEMAND
Detect More Evidence:
Top Tips to get the most out of your forensic light source
ON DEMAND
Detection and Analysis of Drugs of Abuse –
From Crime Scene to Laboratory
Española
Española - Avances en tecnología forense: identificación de víctimas en desastres
ON DEMAND
Anti-Terror Forensics: Investigation and Identification in the event of a Terrorist Attack
ON DEMAND
Española: Conectando Crime-lites –
Nueva tecnología de iluminación forense
ON DEMAND
Latent prints:
Can we really develop marks without chemical treatment?
Española
Detección y examen de huellas dactilares Usando infrarrojo: supresión de fondos para revelar huellas dactilares con alto contraste
ON DEMAND
Document Examination:
Authentication and Grading of Stamps, Cards and Collectables
ON DEMAND
Cold Case Forensics:
Using Modern Forensic Tech to Solve Decades Old Cases
Española
Española - LANZAMIENTO NUEVO PRODUCTO -
AARI Sistema imagen huellas dactilares
ON-DEMAND
Evidence Search and Detection: Which Forensic Light Source should I use? Improve your evidence yield
ON-DEMAND
DCS 5: Imaging Difficult Fingermarks with Advanced Lighting Techniques
Española
Española - Investigación de la escena del crimen: tecnología para laboratorio criminalístico móvil
Crime-Lite Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
Longwave Reflected UV imaging of Cyanoacrylate developed fingermarks
Crime-Lite Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
How we work with Crime-lites to find Semen
Crime-Lite Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
Comparison of Crime-lite 82S, Polilight PL400 and Polilight PL500 for the Detection of Semen and Saliva Stains
Crime-Lite Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
An Investigation into the Development of a Synthetic Blood Substitute which absorbs Infrared
QDE Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
Real Life Cases – Origami, the Camera Lucida, and Shirley the Red Lion Boy
QDE Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
Sub-surface characterisation of latest-generation identification documents using optical coherence tomography
QDE Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
An Insight into the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
QDE Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
From what we need to what we have: an examiners view
QDE Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
Digitally Captured Signatures (DCS) in everyday (pen + paper) casework: Taking advantage of Hybrid DCS Technology
QDE Symposium 2021: ON-DEMAND
Identity and Drivers Licenses - Addressing the Cost and Impact of Counterfeiting
Fingermark Symposium 2020: ON-DEMAND
Alternative Solvent Carrier Solvent for Fingermark enhancement Reagents
Fingermark Symposium 2020: ON-DEMAND
Recent Advances in Fingermark Imaging Technology
Crime-lite Symposium 2020: ON-DEMAND
The characterization of bloodstains on carpet
Crime-lite Symposium 2020: ON-DEMAND
Is fluorescence an appropriate method for fire investigation?
Crime-lite Symposium 2020: ON-DEMAND
The effect natural weather conditions have on the persistence of spermatozoa on cotton fabric buried underground
Crime-lite Symposium 2020: ON-DEMAND
Introducing the latest range of Crime-lite search tools
Crime-lite Symposium 2020: ON-DEMAND
Location of semen on items submerged in water using Crime-lites
ON-DEMAND
Arson Investigation Techniques - Detecting and Examining Evidence Following a Fire
ON-DEMAND
Infrared Fingermark Detection and Examination - Suppress Backgrounds to Reveal High-Contrast Fingermarks
ON-DEMAND
DCS 5 Reflected-UV and Infrared Imaging - Advanced Fingerprint Photography and Enhancement Techniques
ON-DEMAND
Crime-lite Forensic Light Sources - For the Detection and Examination of Body Fluids
ON-DEMAND
Getting the Best Out of Cyanoacrylate Fumed Marks - Fuming, Illumination and Imaging Techniques
ON-DEMAND
Full-Spectrum Forensics - Search for, detect, and examine evidence at the crime scene and in the laboratory
ON-DEMAND
Crime-lite ML PRO - Multi-spectral imaging for the detection and mark-up of body fluids
ON-DEMAND
Crime-lite AUTO - For the Detection and Imaging of Evidence at the Crime Scene
Española
Crime-lite AUTO - para la detección e imagen de evidencia en la escena del crimen
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Crime-lite ML PRO - Imágenes multiespectrales para la detección y marcado de fluidos corporals
REPEAT- Getting the Best Out of Cyanoacrylate Fumed Marks - Fuming, Illumination and Imaging Techniques
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...
WHEN: Wednesday 29th June 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Española: Análisis forense de casos Congelados: Uso de tecnología forense moderna para resolver casos de décadas de antigüedad
¿Se pueden utilizar los avances recientes en tecnología forense para resolver casos sin resolver décadas después del evento? En este seminario web, echamos un vistazo a cómo se utilizan los equipos forenses modernos para detectar y examinar rastros de pruebas cruciales y permitir a los investigadores cerrar casos sin resolver y hacer justicia mucho después de que se cometió un delito. Además de demostraciones en vivo, este seminario web incluirá entrevistas de examinadores forenses y expertos de la industria que explicarán cómo los avances en tecnología han cambiado el examen de la evidencia.
WHEN: Thursday 30th June 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Learn from the the Experts: Esther Neate, Digital Fingermark Imaging Pioneer
Join this webinar for an exclusive interview with an internationally-renowned expert in forensic digital photography, Esther Neate. Specifically, we will be focusing on our own comprehensive imaging system for the detection, capture and enhancement of fingerprints, the DCS 5. Within forensics, there are continuously new techniques being developed, to which forensic photographers' experiment with, to achieve the best fingermarks possible.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Achieving maximum visibility in a dark environment at the Crime Scene
Forensic examiners at a crime scene are often required to search for evidence in the dark when using a forensic light source to locate fluorescent evidence. When conducting these investigations, it’s recommended for the examiner to be fully dark adapted to ensure no evidence is missed – but how do they do this?
BROADCAST: Wednesday 8th June 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Detect More Evidence:
Top Tips to get the most out of your forensic light source
Crime-lites and other forensic light source are the go-to tools for crime scene and forensic examiners seeking to reveal evidence that would otherwise remain invisible to the naked eye. But, there’s a lot more to using a Crime-lite than just pointing it in the right direction (although that does help!).
In this webinar, our team will discuss the best tips and techniques that will enable you to get the most out of your forensic light source and potentially detecting more evidence at the crime scene. Through a mix of live demonstrations and presentations, we’ll be demonstrating which wavelengths are best suited to various evidence types as well as walking you through the latest features that have been added to the Crime-lite range.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 25th May 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Detection and Analysis of Drugs of Abuse –
From Crime Scene to Laboratory
It is well-known within forensics that there is a close relationship between drug abuse and crime. When analysing drugs of abuse within a criminal case, forensic examiners must ensure they are using the correct solution to identify, analyse and interpret the correct drug used at the time of the crime.
In this week’s webinar, we take a look into the workflow of searching for drugs from the use of forensic light sources, through to analytical tools for the interrogation and identification of substances.
BROADCAST: Thursday 5th May 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Española: Análisis forense de detección de cabello y fibras
Los cabellos sueltos y los pequeños fragmentos de fibras rotas pueden proporcionar a los investigadores forenses pistas vitales durante una investigación criminal, conectando potencialmente a un sospechoso o víctima con la escena del crimen. En este seminario web, echamos un vistazo a las últimas tecnologías para detectar y luego analizar estos importantes elementos.
BROADCAST: Thursday 19th May 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Española - Avances en tecnología forense: identificación de víctimas en desastres
La identificación de víctimas de desastres puede parecer un proceso largo para los expertos forenses. La identificación de una víctima durante un desastre masivo rara vez es posible a través del reconocimiento visual, y se requieren tipos de evidencia específicos como huellas dactilares, registros dentales y muestras de ADN para una identificación concluyente. En este seminario web, utilizamos estudios de casos para examinar una variedad de escenarios diferentes para analizar cómo los avances tecnológicos permiten la identificación de víctimas, que antes era imposible.
BROADCAST: Thursday 5th May 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Anti-Terror Forensics: Investigation and Identification in the event of a Terrorist Attack
Anti-Terror forensics has become an increasing demand as terrorism persists to be a global threat to hundreds of countries everyday. The webinar will include information on the basics of anti-terror forensics and the evidence surrounding this topic, bringing in a recent product innovation which can develop fingermarks on explosive devices; a fingerprint technology exclusive to foster+freeman.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 27th April 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Standardising your fingermark workflow at the Laboratory
As a fingerprint examiner, it won’t be a surprise to you that every part of the fingerprint workflow needs to be validated and proven to be effective, however, the chemicals used on your fingermark during the development process aren’t. So how do you know if the chemicals you are using are actually effective? Join this week’s webinar to find out more about our solution.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 13th April 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Española: Conectando Crime-lites –
Nueva tecnología de iluminación forense
Desde hace 20 años, foster+freeman es pionera en el uso de LEDs en fuentes de luz forense portátiles. Hoy, nuestra gama de fuentes de luz está redefiniendo una vez más las expectativas de nuestros usuarios.
En este seminario web, examinamos los nuevos avances en la tecnología de fuente de luz forense (ALS) que pueden revolucionar la forma en que los investigadores examinan la escena del crimen.
BROADCAST: Thursday 7th April 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Latent prints:
Can we really develop marks without chemical treatment?
The webinar will focus on the processes which can be used within the forensic field to detect and capture latent fingermarks without using any chemical treatment.
BROADCAST: Webnesday 30th March 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Detección y examen de huellas dactilares Usando infrarrojo: supresión de fondos para revelar huellas dactilares con alto contraste
Un análisis en profundidad de los polvos para huellas dactilares FP Natural y como estos pueden ayudar a los examinadores a revelar huellas dactilares en superficies complejas, incluidos los billetes de banco de polímero.
BROADCAST: Thursday 24th March 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
VSC: Detecting Counterfeits and Frauds
The increasing use of fraudulent or counterfeit passports has been described as an epidemic with the estimated number of fake passports in issue growing exponentially year-on-year.
So, how do you fight back against fraudulent documents?
In this webinar, we will be looking at the way in which document examiners use VSC document examination workstations to interrogate suspect travel and identity documents to reveal counterfeits and evidence of tampering.
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Document Examination:
Authentication and Grading of Stamps, Cards and Collectables
foster+freeman VSC technology has wide ranging applications outside of the forensic lab.
In this webinar we will be looking how experts and collectors of stamps, trading cards, signatures and memorabilia are using VSC’s to validate and authenticate their high-value collectibles.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 16th March 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Pregunte a los expertos:
Fuentes de luz forenses
Únase a nosotros mañana para participar n seminario web 'Pregunte al experto' sobre el tema del exaen umen forense de fuentes de luz. Incluyendo discusiones interactivas y demostraciones en vivo, nuestros expertos compartirán consejos y técnicas para la detección y análisis de evidencia utilizando una poderosa iluminación forense.
BROADCAST: Thursday 9th March 2022
DURATION: 1 hour
Artificial Intelligence in Forensics
How can Artificial Intelligence and machine learning increase the speed and accuracy of fingerprint visualisation, imaging, and mark-up?
In this future-focussed webinar we investigate how foster+freeman is using AI Assistance to complete tasks that previously took many hours of manual processing in a matter of minutes.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
DURATION: 1 hour live Q&A session
Advances in Forensic Technology:
Disaster Victim Identification
Disaster Victim Identification can appear a lengthy process for forensic experts. The identification of a victim during a mass disaster is rarely possible via visual recognition, and specific evidence types such as fingerprints, dental records and DNA samples are required for a conclusive identification. In this webinar, we use case studies to examine a range of different scenarios to see how advances in technology allow the identification of victims which were previously impossible.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 16th February 2022
DURATION: 1 hour live Q&A session
Española - Pregunte a los expertos -
Análisis de documentos cuestionados
Pregúntale a los expertos sobre las nuevas técnicas de análisis de documentos: verificación de seguridades utilizando fuentes de iluminación especificas , técnicas para el análisis de tintas , modulo 3D para verificación de cruces de trazos y demás herramientas que proporcionan nuestros equipos.
BROADCAST: Thursday 9th February 2022
DURATION: 1 hour live Q&A session
Cold Case Forensics:
Using Modern Forensic Tech to Solve Decades Old Cases
Can recent advances in forensic technology be used to solve cold cases decades after the event?
In this webinar, we take a look at how modern forensic products are being used to detect and examine crucial traces evidence and enabling investigators to close cold cases and deliver justice long after a crime was committed.
In addition to live demonstrations, this webinar will include interviews from forensic examiners and industry experts explaining how advances in technology have changed they examine evidence.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Española - LANZAMIENTO NUEVO PRODUCTO -
AARI Sistema imagen huellas dactilares
AARI es un sistema de imágenes y visualización de huellas dactilares totalmente integrado que está configurado para revolucionar el flujo de trabajo en el manejo de huellas dactilares en su laboratorio.
Nuestro nuevo sistema esta diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades de los especialistas en análisis de huellas más ocupados, AARI agiliza el proceso de visualización y obtención de imágenes de huellas dactilares en elementos de evidencia porosos al combinar la iluminación y la captura digital de diferentes marcas.
BROADCAST: Thursday 27th January 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH - AARI Fingermark Imaging System
Join us for our first webinar of 2022 and the launch of a brand new product.
AARI is a fully-integrated fingermark visualisation and imaging system that is set to revolutionise your laboratory’s fingerprint workflow.
Designed to meet the demands of busy fingerprint examiners, AARI streamlines the process of visualising and imaging fingermarks on porous items of evidence by combining the illumination and digital capture of marks.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 19th January 2022
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Evidence Search and Detection:
Which Forensic Light Source should I use? Improve your evidence yield
This week's webinar topic will cover the importance of broadening the use of multiple wavelengths when searching for evidence with a light source both within the crime scene and laboratory. The importance of forensic training will be highlighted from experts within specific areas of forensics to discuss the advantages of implementing training to ALS Users and the benefits it can achieve when detecting evidence.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 24th November 2021
DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)
Halloween Special - DNA Screening with Crime-lites
DNA is highly important in the detection of forensic identification and therefore detecting traces of DNA is a vital part of any investigation.
In this webinar, we will be focusing on laboratory investigations and specifically the forensic triage process with our Crime-lite range of Forensic Light Sources.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 27th October 2021
HOST: Laura Dodd - Crime-lite and Fingerprint Lead
DURATION: 1 hour (including Q&A session)
A Guide to Your Forensic Career - From Classroom to Crime Scene
Degree courses, placements, and work experience - how to get ahead in forensics. In this webinar, we will be looking at the various paths that can lead to a successful career in forensics.Featuring interviews with course leaders and a tour of the University of South Wales' forensic facilities, 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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 13th October 2021
Crime-lite AUTO-Motive - US Webinar
Join us for this 30 minute informational webinar where we will utilize the Crime-lite AUTO to conduct a full vehicle search from start to finish. Combining the latest forensic imaging technology with high intensity multi-spectral illumination, the new new Crime-lite AUTO is a complete solution for the search, detection and capture of evidence.
BROADCAST: Friday 1st October 2021
HOST: Rebecca Nick - Technical Sales Lead
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Ask the Experts - Trace Evidence Analysis
An entire Live Question and Answer session with our in-house experts to answer any questions you may have about Trace Evidence Analysis.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 29th Septemeber 2021
HOSTS: Justin Gould and Yvonne Turner
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Longwave Reflected UV imaging of Cyanoacrylate developed fingermarks
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 by a global audience of 300 forensic professionals. All presentations given during the day are now available to access on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 15th Septemeber 2021
HOSTS: Kevin Farrugia & Gabrielle Illston-Baggs, DeMontfort University
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
How we work with Crime-lites to find Semen
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 by a global audience of 300 forensic professionals. All presentations given during the day are now available to access on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 15th Septemeber 2021
HOSTS: Aki Salonen & Aapo Hillman, Central Finland Police
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Comparison of Crime-lite 82S, Polilight PL400 and Polilight PL500 for the Detection of Semen and Saliva Stains
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 by a global audience of 300 forensic professionals. All presentations given during the day are now available to access on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 15th Septemeber 2021
HOSTS: Jasmine Tay, Pathwest Laboratory
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
An Investigation into the Development of a Synthetic Blood Substitute which absorbs Infrared
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 by a global audience of 300 forensic professionals. All presentations given during the day are now available to access on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 15th Septemeber 2021
HOSTS: Megan Lee, University of Winchester
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Forensic Body and Blood Pattern Analysis
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 1st Septemeber 2021
HOSTS: Yvonne Turner, Laura Dodd
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Ask the Experts - Fingerprint Detection, Capture and Enhancement
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 4th August 2021
HOSTS: Dr Roberto King, Richard Evans and Laura Dodd
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
RECOVER - Investigating Knife Crime: Fingerprint Recovery
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 18th August 2021
HOSTS: Dr Lloyd Davis
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Real Life Cases – Origami, the Camera Lucida, and Shirley the Red Lion Boy
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. Now available on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2021
HOSTS: John Welch, Forensic Document Examiner and Expert Witness formerly of New Scotland Yard
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Sub-surface characterisation of latest-generation identification documents using optical coherence tomography
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. Now available on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2021
HOSTS: Dr Manuel Jorge Marques, Applied Optics Group, School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
An Insight into the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
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. Now available on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2021
HOSTS: Samiah Ibrahim, 36th and current president of the ASQDE
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
From what we need to what we have: an examiners view
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. Now available on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2021
HOSTS: Yun-Chih, Chang, Document Investigation Service (DIS) Taiwan
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Multi-Faceted Examinations
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. Now available on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2021
HOSTS: Dr. Linton A. Mohammed, 31st President of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Digitally Captured Signatures (DCS) in everyday (pen + paper) casework: Taking advantage of Hybrid DCS Technology
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. Now available on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2021
HOSTS: Nikolaos D. Kalantzis, Forensic Handwriting & Document Examiner
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Identity and Drivers Licenses - Addressing the Cost and Impact of Counterfeiting
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. Now available on-demand.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2021
HOSTS: Tony Poole, DSA President
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Wildlife Forensics
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 30th June 2021
HOSTS: Yvonne Turner
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Skin Deep Forensics
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd June 2021
HOSTS: Laura Dodd, Yvonne Turner
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Forensic LASER Examinations - Crime-lite LASER
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 19th May 2021
HOSTS: Roberto King, Richard Evans
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Crime Scene Investigation - Mobile Crime Lab Technology
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
HOSTS: Laura Dodd, Richard Evans
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Fingerprint Imaging Techniques - Capturing Ridge Detail
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.Sources.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 17th February 2021
HOSTS: Dan Freeman, Richard Evans, Laura Dodd
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
After the Fire - Arson Investigation Techniques 2
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
BROADCAST: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
HOSTS: Laura Dodd, Richard Evans
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Connecting Crime-lites - New Forensic Illumination Technology
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 20th January 2021
HOSTS: Richard Evans
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Crime Scene Examination - Without Limitations
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 25th November 2020
HOSTS: Richard Evans
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Understanding Fingerprint Development
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2020
HOSTS: Dr Stephen Bleay, London South Bank University
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Fuming Fingermarks
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2020
HOSTS: Will Gee, Griffith University, Australia
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Alternative Solvent Carrier Solvent for Fingermark enhancement Reagents
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2020
HOSTS: Dr Kevin J. Farrugia, De Montford University
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Finding Evidence in the Dark
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2020
HOSTS: Dr Beth McMurchie, Foster+Freeman
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
An Introduction to fingermark Development
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2020
HOSTS: David Goodwin, Fingerprint Associates
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Detect More Evidence
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2020
HOSTS: Rebecca Nick, Foster+Freeman USA
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Recent Advances in Fingermark Imaging Technology
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th July 2020
HOSTS: Dr Roberto King, Foster+Freeman
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Forensic Hair and Fibre Detection Analysis
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 11th November 2020
HOSTS: Yvonne Turner
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Imaging Fingermarks on Bullet/Cartridge Casings
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 28th October 2020
HOSTS: Dan Freeman
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
A Career in Forensics - Education to Employment
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 14th October 2020
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
The characterization of bloodstains on carpet
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd Septemeber 2020
HOSTS: Laura Hugh, University of West London
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Is fluorescence an appropriate method for fire investigation?
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd Septemeber 2020
HOSTS: Luke Griffin, Anglia Ruskin University
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
The effect natural weather conditions have on the persistence of spermatozoa on cotton fabric buried underground
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd Septemeber 2020
HOSTS: Morgan Edmonds, University of Winchester
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Introducing the latest range of Crime-lite search tools
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd Septemeber 2020
HOSTS: Richard Evans, foster+freeman
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Blood patterns on dark fabrics
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd Septemeber 2020
HOSTS: Leisa Nicholls-Drew, De Montford University
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Location of semen on items submerged in water using Crime-lites
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd Septemeber 2020
HOSTS: Alexandra Flanagan, University of Winchester
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Full-Spectrum Forensics
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 2nd Septemeber 2020
HOSTS: Nicolas Crabb, foster+freeman
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Arson Investigation Techniques - Detecting and Examining Evidence Following a Fire
A demonstration of how forensic light sources and the foster+freeman family of fingerprint examination systems may be used to investigate arson scenes.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 26th August 2020
HOSTS: Richard Evans, Laura Dodd, Yvonne Turner, Roberto King
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Infrared Fingermark Detection and Examination - Suppress Backgrounds to Reveal High-Contrast Fingermarks
An in-depth examination of fpNatural fingerprint powders and how they are helping examiners to reveal fingermarks on difficult evidence types including polymer banknotes.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 19th August 2020
HOSTS: Dr Roberto King
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
DCS 5 Reflected-UV and Infrared Imaging - Advanced Fingerprint Photography and Enhancement Techniques
A 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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 29th July 2020
HOSTS: Richard Evans, Dan Freeman
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Crime-lite Forensic Light Sources - For the Detection and Examination of Body Fluids
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
HOSTS: Nicholas Crabb, Laura Dodd, Yvonne Turner
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Trace Evidence Analysis - Examination and Identification of Unknowns
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 15th July 2020
HOSTS: Dan Freeman, Justin Gould, Romain Le Bloa
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Getting the Best Out of Cyanoacrylate Fumed Marks - Fuming, Illumination and Imaging Techniques
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...
BROADCAST: Wednesday 1st July 2020
HOSTS: Dr Roberto King, Dan Skros
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Full-Spectrum Forensics - Search for, detect, and examine evidence at the crime scene and in the laboratory
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 24th June 2020
HOSTS: Nicholas Crabb, Dr Roberto King
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
DCS 5 - The Complete Fingerprint Imaging System
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 10th June 2020
HOSTS: Richard Evans, Laura Dodd, Dan Freeman
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Crime-lite X - The Future of Handheld Forensic Illumination
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 3rd June 2020
HOSTS: Dr Roberto King, Richard Evans, Dr Lloyd Davis
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Crime-lite ML PRO - Multi-spectral imaging for the detection and mark-up of body fluids
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 27th May 2020
HOSTS: Yvonne Turner, Laura Dodd, Dan Skros
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Crime-lite AUTO - For the Detection and Imaging of Evidence at the Crime Scene
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 20th May 2020
HOSTS: Dr Roberto King, Rachael Brewster, Richard Evans
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
RECOVER - Technology for the Development of Impossible Fingerprints
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 13th May 2020
HOSTS: Dr Roberto King, Dr Lloyd Davis
DURATION: 1 hour approx (including Q&A session)
Forensic Light Source Validation
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 31st March 2020
Innovation Focus - Building a New Generation of Forensic Technology
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.
BROADCAST: Wednesday 17th March 2020
Pregunte a los expertos - Fuentes de luz forenses
Únase a nosotros mañana para participar en un seminario web 'Pregunte al experto' sobre el tema del examen forense de fuentes de luz. Incluyendo discusiones interactivas y demostraciones en vivo, nuestros expertos compartirán consejos y técnicas para la detección y análisis de evidencia utilizando una poderosa iluminación forense.
RECOVER - Para El Desarrollo de Huellas Digitales Imposibles
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.
DCS 5 - El sistema completo de imágenes de huellas digitales
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
VSC - Nuevos desarrollos en el examen de documentos cuestionados
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.
RECOVER - Pour le développement d'empreintes digitales impossibles
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.
