Digital forensics

No part of the forensic landscape is as fast-moving as digital. We’re working with the community to ensure policing has the digital skills and tools to keep pace with change and ensure justice is served.

The FCN supports delivery of future developments, compliance requirements and response to challenges – on behalf of the NPCC, and working with police forces and the Home Office.

Computer GTD

We provide ground truth data (GTD) for digital devices to help police forces comply with the regulatory Code, producing around £520,000 in efficiency savings every year.

Cell site analysis exercises

We run collaborative learning exercises (CLEs) for cell-site analysis for geolocation to help police forces and private-sector providers prove their competency and improve their processes.

Performance framework

The FCN has developed a DF performance framework with data from 42 police organisations, giving a greater understanding of performance and risk within DF.

Research

We lead on various areas of research in DF, such as uses of AI and natural language processing to support investigations, and exploring the risks of deepfakes to criminal justice.