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Information is stored everywhere...
As digital files on MP3 players, mobile phones, laptop computers and in-car satellite navigation systems. They can be letters, pictures, emails, or just the ringtone on your mobile. What could they tell us about someone's behaviour and movements in connection with crime?
Meanwhile, we continue to produce mountains of paper files - printed, typed or handwritten documents which contain a wealth of unseen evidence and often provide the only completely legitimate and visible evidence in criminal and civil cases.
LGC Forensics follows quality-assured, proven and reliable scientific procedures to examine and recover data from digital devices and evidence hidden in typed and handwritten documents. We are able to meet any client need by adapting our services to suit individual cases and investigations. We combine innovative and traditional methods with understanding to reveal high-quality digital and documentary evidence that will stand up in court.
The LGC Forensics Imagery/audio team (formerly the Kalagate Imagery Bureau) are experts in the use of imagery and audio in the legal context, and provide the widest range of enhancement and analytical products. Read more on Imagery/audio forensics.
The proliferation of recording devices has made the use of audio material common throughout our legal system...
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In this highly specialised field, LGC has some of the most experienced experts in the world...
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The use of CCTV pervades our legal system, and is often crucial to the outcome of an investigation...
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The explosion of digital recording systems has provided investigators with unprecedented opportunities to further investigations...
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Producing accurate measurements from imagery combines skills in imagery interpretation with detailed...
Read more on Photogrammetry.
LGC Forensics' Cell site analysis team provides a comprehensive set of analytical services across a range of telecommunications disciplines. Working within the framework defined by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), we provide support to Law Enforcement and other authorised agencies as well as to defence teams...
Read more on Cell site analysis.
Computers and other digital devices provide a rich audit trail of their owners' actions and movements over a given period of time. Read more on Computer forensics.
We want you to be totally confident about using our information to support your case...
Read more on Assisted viewing.
Having identified which devices to interrogate, we take a forensic image of its contents...
Read more on Computer forensic analysis.
Today, almost every criminal investigation will include a computer-based line of enquiry...
Read more on Computer investigations.
Our experienced team can respond at very short notice to urgent requests for on-site evidence recovery...
Read more on Covert search & seize.
A mobile phone, a memory card and a laptop have been brought from the crime scene to the lab for investigation...
Read more on Data analysis.
Evidence must be preserved to avoid challenges to its integrity when presented in court...
Read more on Data preservation.
We offer you trusted, ediscovery expertise to find and analyse relevant electronic data...
Read more on eDiscovery & litigation support.
Mobile phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs) are a key element of modern criminal investigation. As well being used to make and receive phone calls, these are multifunctional devices for text messaging, taking pictures and managing diaries, with a large storage capacity. Read more on Mobile phone forensics.
We can provide a complete service for retrieving and reporting information contained by mobile phones...
Read more on Mobile phone forensic examination.
Memory cards may contain a vast amount of data. Any kind of file may be stored on a memory card...
Read more on Memory card forensics.
We use a range of tools to examine SIM cards. The most commonly used tool is USIM detective...
Read more on SIM card forensics.
For more than 50 years we have been applying our forensic science expertise and analytical techniques to uncover the true nature of documents. Read more on Questioned documents.
Electrostatic detection apparatus (ESDA) is used to produce a permanent 'lift' from paper...
Read more on Electrostatic detection apparatus.
The comparison of handwriting and signatures can provide very powerful evidence...
Read more on Handwriting comparison.
If something is written down on paper that is resting on another piece of paper it will leave indented impressions...
Read more on Indented impressions.
The visual appearance of inks is only one clue to their composition...
Read more on Ink Examination.
Document examiners are skilled in extracting as much information as possible from any questioned document...
Read more on Miscellaneous examinations.
Laser, inkjet and thermal printers can all provide a huge amount of evidence...
Read more on Printing analysis.
We use a VSC 2000HR (Video Spectral Comparator) for the specialised lighting examination of documents...
Read more on Video spectral comparator.
LGC Forensics' digital and document forensics team are able to offer a broad range of solutions ranging from Court presentation to Expert witness services.
Digital and document forensics doesn't only apply to criminal or civil investigations...
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We can produce expert evidence from imagery analysis...
Read more on Court presentation.
LGC Forensics have unrivalled experience in developing and delivering electronic presentation packages...
Read more on Electronic presentation of evidence.
Our senior analysts and investigators are qualified and experienced expert witnesses...
Read more on Expert witness.
Using our experience in security systems and examining security imagery...
Read more on Professional services.
Our experts in can assist you by training you and/or your staff in various aspects of computer forensics. We can also offer bespoke training to broaden your company's existing expertise. Read more on Training.
This training can be tailored to match specific roles and needs...
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Awareness training.
LGC Forensics has been providing Cell site analysis training to police forces and solicitors...
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Cell site analysis training.
If you prefer to use your own investigation teams we can offer training...
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Computer investigation training.
Our professional trainers offer industry-leading programmes...
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Forensic investigation training.
Senior experts from LGC Forensics are in great demand to give lectures and presentations...
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Imagery analysis training.
You discover that an employee's laptop is contains illegal material. What should you do?
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Incident response training.
Training in mobile telephone examination is ongoing and in-depth...
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Phone investigation training.
Our professional trainers offer industry-leading programmes...
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Questioned documents training.