Investigative Services
Forensics
Forensics provides specialist-trained staff to support county-wide police efforts in the investigation of volume and major crime. Forensic Investigators are based at all main stations. Forensic and fingerprint evidence is crucial in many criminal cases.
Forensics specialist areas include: fingerprint examination and recovery, DNA evidence, shoe marks, fibres, paint, glass, tool marks, other contact trace evidence, handwriting, evidential photography and video, and contamination advice.
The teams are Forensic Investigation North, Forensic Investigation South, Imaging and Audio Services, Fingerprint Bureau, Forensic Submissions, Digital Forensics and Forensics Management Team.