Foster+Freeman

Fingermark Detection & Imaging Technology Showcase 2022
2022-11-21 00:00 - 2022-11-25 23:59 (Europe/London)
You are invited to a new fingermark technology Workshop

FINGERMARKS 2022

Join us for a free to attend hands-on workshop & new technology training event

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WHAT?

foster+freeman would like to invite you to join us at a one-day training event featuring notable guest speakers introducing the latest technologies and techniques being used to detect, develop and capture finger marks.

WHO?

Register for this event if you:

Are employed by a UK police force or forensic service provider.Are involved in the analysis, comparison and evaluation. of friction-ridge detail recovered from crime scenes or in the laboratory.Are responsible for forensic validation, accreditation and/or the development of best practice SOPs.Are interested in using new technology to improve the detection, development and photographic capture of fingerprint evidence.

WHEN & WHERE?

The one-day workshops will take place at our UK headquarters in Evesham, UK, and will be be repeated throughout the week commencing November 21st 2022, allowing you to select a day that fits your schedule.

Guest Speakers

We are extremely excited to announce Robert Green, OBE, JP, MA, MSc, M.Litt, DMS, SFHEA, as our first guest speaker, covering the topic of evidence attribution.

Bob is currently Reader in Forensic Science within the School of Physical Sciences at the University of Kent and in 2021 was elected Vice President of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. He lectures widely on the topic of forensic DNA profiling, advanced topics in forensics science across all years at the University. Over the years, he has written widely on a range of professional topics associated with the management, delivery and pedagogy aligned to forensic science. In 2021 he became a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy.

Prior to joining the University he worked with in Research and Service Development at the Forensic Science Service and latterly leading the Science and Technology Unit within the Police Standards Unit at the UK Home Office. Most notably he was responsible for initiating the Home Office work on performance improvements, using computer simulation to ensure the most effective business processes are adopted across the forensic science services.

He is well known for developing and leading the national program of cold case rape investigation – Operation Advance as well as being a national and international speaker on the development of DNA and other biometric databases. Throughout his career he has managed a number of national and international projects namely, CCTV, street crime and homicide reduction initiatives in order to ensure the most effective use of technology both to combat crime.

He was made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list of 2008 for his services to forensic science. Over 35 years he has led a large number of consultancies both in the UK and abroad, dealing with science, technology, historical case review and how we maximise our business processes to get the best from the investment in science. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences in 2014.

Registration

This event is free to attend with strict limitations on group size.Please register early to avoid disappointment.

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CSFC Autumn Conference
2022-11-04 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
Leeds

From the organisers: “It has been some time since the Society has held a face-to-face event. During this period, we have supported our members and the community with various types of virtual events, some of which are likely to continue, but the time has come for us to meet in person again, at last, and get Back to Business.

With this in mind, we shall be holding our Autumn Conference in Leeds on Friday 4th November 2022

Confirmed speakers:

Gary Pugh, Forensic Science RegulatorAngela Shaw, United Kingdom Accreditation ServiceThe Rt Hon Lord Hughes of Ombersley, PC

The programme will contain a variety of 20 minute presentations on research, projects, cold case reviews and technical papers with a relevance to forensic science research, application, practice, or process.”

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AFSN Annual Meeting and Symposium 2022 - Jakarta
2022-11-02 00:00 - 2022-11-05 23:59 (Europe/London)
Jakarta

From the organisers:

AFSN 2022: “Enhancing Forensic Science Cooperation in Law Enforcement in Asia Towards Post-Pandemic Recovery”

AFSN 2022 Indonesia is just around the corner! Check out our full schedule and register today to ensure attendance. We look forward to seeing you at this exciting and inspiring event.

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CBRNe Convergence 2022
2022-10-31 00:00 - 2022-11-02 23:59 UTC
Boston

From the organisers: “Sadly the pandemic dislocated our previous Boston event in 2020… so now we have had another two years to make this the best CBRN event that Boston has seen! Working closely with state and local agencies we are going to have a three-day event, with a larger range of pre-event workshops than ever before, a programme packed with international, national and regional speakers, a practical demo and the largest CBRNE exhibition in the US in 2022!

Massachusetts is dense with CBRN expertise, from local responders through to national labs, and CBRNe Convergence will pull on all of those strands. Set in downtown Boston, a short walk from historic Fenway Park, the 15th Annual CBRNe Convergence will be the definitive international CBRNE event in 2022. There’ll be over 70 stands from all CBRNE elements, 40 speakers from Federal, State, Local and international agencies, and six workshops.”

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NCT APAC
2022-10-25 00:00 - 2022-10-27 23:59 UTC
Seoul

NCT APAC is coming to Seoul for its third edition in the peninsula, organized in official partnership with the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC). The event will kick start with a live capability demonstration led by the ROK CBRN Defence Command and will be followed by an international conference and industry exhibition in the field of CBRNe.

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Border Managment & Identity Conference
2022-10-18 00:00 - 2022-10-20 23:59 (Europe/London)
Bangkok

From the organisers:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Asia Pacific Smart Card Association (APSCA) will host the 6th Conference on Technical Cooperation & Capacity Building for Border Management and Identity (6th BMIC), together with an exhibition of the latest border and identity management solutions, on 7-9 December 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand. Since the first Border Management and Identity Conference in 2010, this international event has become the largest gathering of national government authorities specializing in Immigration, Home Affairs, Border Control, Civil Registration, Customs, Population Management, Justice, Health, Public Security and other agencies with responsibilities in the area of Migration, Border and Identity Management.

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FI-ICE 2022 Expo (forēnsis India)
2022-10-07 00:00 - 2022-10-10 23:59 UTC
New Dehli, India

FI-ICE2022 is an International exhibition & conference that showcases the latest forensic equipment and services.

The exhibition will cover:

Digital Forensic – Internet Artifacts, Mobile Forensic, Trace Evidence, CCTV/ Video Analysis.Conventional Forensic – Toxicology, Blood Splatter Analysis, Finger Print/AFIS, C.S.I Products, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Chromato Graphy, Document Examination, Ballistics, Imaging & X-Ray.Genetic Forensic – DNA Test

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ENFSI DNA Working Group
2022-09-27 00:00 - 2022-09-30 23:59 UTC
Lisbon, Portugal

The ENFSI Expert DNA Working Group supports the aims and objectives of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) in the area of DNA casework analysis.

The ENFSI DNA Working Group provides a forum for the validation, introduction and improvement of DNA analysis in casework. It considers all aspects of DNA case analysis and case reporting. Focusing on casework requirements, the group aims to:

Promote quality management systems and the development of best practices laid down in manuals (BPMs) and guidelines.Develop uniform guidelines which members can conform to and achieve.Exchange information and expertise.Collaborate with regard to the reporting and interpretation of DNA evidence and develop, improve the interpretation of DNA analyses.Promote and collaborate with research activities amongst members and together with industry and academic partners.Support colleagues by providing education and training.Assess the need and create pan-European intelligence/knowledge databases.Implement and disseminate newly developed methods.Support the organization of collaborative exercises in all aspects of forensic DNA casework, aiming to harmonize procedures within European laboratories.

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ENFSI EDE Working Group
2022-09-27 00:00 - 2022-09-28 23:59 UTC
The European Document Experts Working Group (EDEWG) supports the aims and objectives of ENFSI in the area of Forensic Document Examination.

The activities of EDEWG will be directed towards:

Exchange of information and expertiseSupport on technical issuesPromoting quality assurance, proficiency testing and collaborative exercisesHarmonisation of examination procedures and techniquesCo-operation in research and development

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ENFSI ENFHEX Working Group
2022-09-21 00:00 - 2022-09-23 23:59 UTC
Zagreb, Croatia

ENFHEX is an Expert Working Group of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) and supports the aims and objectives of ENFSI in the area of Forensic Handwriting Examination. The activities of ENFHEX will be directed to:

Exchange of information and expertiseSupport on technical issuesPromoting quality assurance, proficiency testing and collaborative exercisesHarmonisation of examination procedures and techniquesCo-operation in research and development activities

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ENFSI Paint and Glass Working Group
2022-09-18 00:00 - 2022-09-21 23:59 UTC
Rome, Italy

Currently more than 40 forensic science agencies from about 26 European countries are participating in the European Paint & Glass working group activities. There is also co-operation with the RCMP (Canada) and the FBI (USA).

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Seventeenth Symposium and Exhibition on ICAO Traveller Identification Programme (TRIP)
2022-09-13 00:00 - 2022-09-15 23:59 UTC
Montreal, Canada

The TRIP Symposium is an excellent event enabling the exchange of information on all aspects of traveller identification management. Its various sessions will highlight the need to enhance international cooperation and collaboration to facilitate the traveller’s journey while addressing the multiple threats faced by international civil aviation.

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ANZFSS: 25th Annual Symposium
2022-09-11 00:00 - 2022-09-15 23:59 UTC | Brisbane, Aus
Brisbane, Australia

The 25th Internation Symposium of the Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society will be held at the Hilton Brisbane Hotel.

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Arm Security
2022-09-01 00:00 - 2022-09-03 23:59 UTC
Yerevan, Armenia

The Second International Exhibition of Civil Security High Technologies “ArmSecurity” will be held on September, 2024 by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia.

The exhibition is held as a complex of congress-exhibition and demonstration events for the purpose of presenting of high-tech, Innovative developments and ready-to-use solutions that facilitate the technical re-equipping of fire and rescue units, state border and customs control services, police and special services, as well as promotion of cooperation and business contacts between Armenian and foreign industrial enterprises, Inter-State and international exchange of experience on national and civil security issues.

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Annual IAI International Forensic Educational Conference
2022-08-01 00:00 - 2022-08-03 23:59 UTC
Omaha, Nebraska

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Webinar - New Product Launch - MVC FFLEX M
2022-07-27 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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For more than 35-years, MVC® fuming cabinets have set the benchmark for performance and reliability as the dependable workhorses of forensic laboratories worldwide.

Updated with a radical new design, the MVC® FFLEX M builds on that tried and trusted technology offering innovative new user-focused features to optimise results, increase laboratory efficiency, and provide complete end-to-end control of the fingermark development process.

BROADCAST Wednesday 27th July 2022DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)

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Webinar - New Product Launch - DISCOVER
2022-07-20 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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CSI and Forensic Professionals are invited to attend the launch of DISCOVER, a uniquely versatile solution to the search, detection, and imaging of evidence at the crime scene and in the laboratory.

Who should attend:

Scene of crime officers involved in the multi-spectral search and examination at the crime scene.

Forensic examiners tasked with the photography and enhancement of fingerprints.

Crime lab directors and forensic lab managers that are seeking to simplify and streamline the full-spectral search, detection, and photography of evidence at the crime scene and in the forensic laboratory

WHEN: Wednesday 20th July 2022DURATION: 1 hour (including live Q&A session)

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Webinar - Española: Análisis forense de casos Congelados: Uso de tecnología forense moderna para resolver casos de décadas de antigüedad
2022-06-30 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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¿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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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The RECOVER forensic fingermark recovery system by Foster+Freeman

Public Security Exhibition (PSE) Warsaw
2022-06-22 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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Webinar - Learn from the the Experts: Esther Neate, Digital Fingermark Imaging Pioneer
2022-06-22 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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DCS®5 – 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.

Webinar - Achieving maximum visibility in a dark environment at the Crime Scene
2022-06-08 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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?

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Security & Policing
2022-05-29 00:00 - 2022-05-30 23:59 UTC | Farnborough, UK
Security & Policing, the official Government global security event, returns as a live event for its 40th anniversary between 15‐17 March 2022 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC), the 2022 event promises to be our most content-rich and feature-packed show yet. Focussed on providing innovative and integrated ways to delivering security solutions across government, industry and academia, Security & Policing will once again offer a world‐class opportunity to meet, network and discuss the latest advances in delivering national security and resilience with UK suppliers, UK Government officials and senior decision makers across law enforcement and security from the UK and overseas.

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Webinar - Detect More Evidence: Top Tips to get the most out of your forensic light source
2022-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Handheld Forensic Light Sources – A forensic examiner’s most valuable tool, our range of handheld Crime-lites are used at crime scenes and in forensic laboratories worldwide to reveal evidence that cannot be detected using other light sources.

Webinar - Detection and Analysis of Drugs of Abuse – From Crime Scene to Laboratory
2022-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Webinar - Española: Análisis forense de detección de cabello y fibras
2022-05-19 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Webinar - Anti-Terror Forensics: Investigation and Identification in the event of a Terrorist Attack
2022-04-27 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Webinar - Standardising your fingermark workflow at the Laboratory
2022-04-13 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Webinar - Española: Conectando Crime-lites – Nueva tecnología de iluminación forense
2022-04-07 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Webinar - Latent prints: Can we really develop marks without chemical treatment?
2022-03-30 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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The webinar focuses on the processes which can be used within the forensic field to detect and capture latent fingermarks without using any chemical treatment.

Duration: 1 hour (including Q&A session)

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Webinar - VSC: Detecting Counterfeits and Frauds
2022-03-23 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
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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 Q&A session)

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