Specialties
Please choose a specialty from the list below
There are 26 specialties open for registration, their
definitions can be found on this page.
If you are applying for registration, or are looking
for a registered forensic practitioner, click on the specialty to
find out more information.
Forensic anthropology is the identification of human remains in
a medico-legal context.
Forensic archaeologists are concerned with finding and
recovering buried remains.
Practitioners who capture, examine or interpret the information
on hard disks and data media associated with stand alone PCs with
an internet connection.
Drugs chemists deal with controlled substances.
Fingerprint development specialists are competent in the
techniques and chemical processes to develop and/or recover
friction ridge detail of the fingers and/or palms on a range of
surfaces.
A fingerprint examiner provides advice, guidance, reports and
statements of evidence regarding the identification of individuals
by comparing friction ridge detail of fingers, palms and feet.
Fire scene examiners are experienced scene examiners who
specialise in scenes involving fires and explosions.
Firearms specialists assist in the investigation of firearms
incidents and firearm related enquiries.
They are often involved in the investigation of sexual and
violent offences, which may include the observation and
interpretation of related damage as well as more directly technical
analysis.
Imaging specialists are involved in the origination, retrieval,
identification, examination and assessment of data held in image
recording media.