Forensics UK is a privately-owned company that provides forensic science services to support the Criminal Justice system. We can provide a ‘crime scene to court’ service to the Defence as well as to national police forces.
We also provide forensic investigations for insurance companies to detect possible fraud.
The reputation of the company is founded on the principles of providing high quality forensic science expertise in a balanced, fair and impartial way.
Following any enquiry from a client if we feel that the forensic science aspect of the case will not provide any added value to the investigation we shall inform you at the outset. The limitations of any findings or interpretation will be expressed in a transparent manner.
Whether providing a full ‘crime scene to court’ service, or simply reviewing the prosecution’s case for a Defence Solicitor or Barrister, Forensics UK will provide written reports and CJA statements within strict timescales – when you need it!
To find out how we can help your investigation please contact us: Contact Forensics UK.
The Director – Greg Waite BSc (Hons) MSc CChem MRSC MCSFS
Greg became a Master of Science in Forensic Science over 20 years ago and has spent the majority of his forensic science career with the Forensic Science Service.
He was a Senior Forensic Scientist in the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team and has worked on many high-profile murders and major incidents (e.g. Raoul Moat; Mick & Mairead Philpott).
He received a Commendation from West Yorkshire Police for his work on a large series of armed robberies across four Force regions (Operation Europe). His investigation into the deaths of the Spence sisters, for Northumbria Police, was used by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) as the basis for their protocol of Best Practice for the Investigation of Deaths Involving Arson – Using a Multi-Agency Approach.
During his time at the Forensic Science Service he was the Wetherby Laboratory Lead for Case Assessment & Interpretation (CAI) and for the Footwear evidence type. He specialises in a wide range of evidence types including: fire investigation, accelerants analysis, glass, fibres, footwear, marks on bodies, DNA and body fluids.
He has significant management experience from a previous role as a professional Analytical Scientist with ICI.