Our Forensic Experts
Many years of training, experience and ongoing competence in a variety of forensic and related diciplines, management, leadership, teaching/training and assessment makes Forensic Focus the organisation of choice for your needs.
Dr Karen Stow BSc, MSc, MBA, PgCE, FFS
karen.stow@forensic-focus.co.uk
Qualification & Training
MSc, Forensic Science, University of Strathclyde
MBA, Strategic Management, Bolton Institute
Level III NVQ, L20 Assessor
ISO17025 Technical Assessor, UKAS
PhD, Forensic Science, Performance & Quality, University of Teesside
BSc, Chemistry, Med Lab Science, DeMontfort University
PGCE, Higher Education Teaching Certificate, University of Teesside
IOSH, Managing Safely, IOSH
Level II, Criminology
Fingerprint Evidence Recovery & Recording Techniques, NPIA
Fingerprint Bureau Manager, NPIA
Risk Assessor, Greater Manchester Police
Project Management, Greater Manchester Police
Laser Safety Officer, Loughborough University
DCS Operation, Foster & Freeman
VSC-2000 Document Examination, Foster & Freeman
Risk Management, Greater Manchester Police
LCN DNA and Trace Evidence Recovery, Forensic Science Service
Areas of Expertise
- Forensic Leadership & Management
- Project management
- Forensic Mark Development / Enhancement
- Proficiency Testing
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic, Employability & Quality Standards Training / Teaching
- Quality / Competency Assessment
- Auditing & Technical Assessment
Luke McGarr FFS
luke.mcgarr@forensic-focus.co.uk
Qualification & Training
Fully qualified UK Fingerprint Expert
Initial Fingerprint Course, New Scotland Yard
Fingerprint Expert, New Scotland Yard
AFIS trained
NAFIS Operation
Advanced Ridgeology Techniques
IDENT 1 Palm Searching
Disaster Victime Identification (DVI) experience
Footwear Coding & Identification
Diploma in Business Excellence
Stress Risk Assessor
Core Leadership Development Programme
Negotiating Skills
Managing Effective Performance
Health & Safety manager / Risk Assessor
Fingerprint/Identification Bureau Management
Fingerprint Laboratory Management
Crime Scene Investigation Unit management
Hi Tech Crime Unit management
ISO9001:2008 Auditor
Level III NVQ L20 Assessor
European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Assessor
BS/EN/ISO 17043 auditor and Quality Manager
Areas of expertise
- Forensic Leadership & Management
- Fingerprint Expertise
- Forensic Identification
- Proficiency Testing
- Quality Management
- Project Management
- Forensic, Employability & Quality Standards Training/ Teaching
- Quality / Competence Assessment
Forensic Focus successfully becomes a registered Trade Mark
Forensic Focus is now a registered trade mark. This became effective as of 27/02/21 and was entered in the register on 16/07/2121 and
Forensic Focus Retain Their Place on Cumbria County Council Learning & Development Procurement Framework
In April 2020 Forensic Focus successfully bid for and retained thier place on the Cumbria County Council Learning & Development Procurement Framework and in doing so extended the number of LOTs they are able to bid for.
Proficiency Test Accreditation Extended for Indanedione
In 2019 Forensic Focus Limited successfully extended its ISO17043 Proficiency Testing Accreditation to include Indanedione
Forensic Focus Win Place on Two Further Training & Development Frameworks
In 2017 we successfully won places on a further two training and development frameworks; one for councils and emegency services in Yorkshire and the other for all councils in Scotland.
Proficiency Testing Accreditation Extended for Fingerprint Comparison
In 2017 Forensic Focus extended their accredited Proficiency Testing Portfolio by successfully extending our scope to encompas fingerprint comparison
For more information about our Proficiency Test Schemes please click the following link.
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Contact and Appointments
Please contact us on the following phone number with any questions or to make an appointment:
07816 168759 (Dr Karen Stow)
or if calling us from overseas: +44 07816 168759
Please also use our contact form.
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