Why Use SFS?
Proven track record of delivering
Totally confidential service with integrity
Unique ability to offer cohesive and comprehensive advice at a strategic level
Internationally recognised experience and expertise
Independent and impartial advice
Customised services to meet specific needs
Expert testimony in courts and tribunals
Direct, relevant experience at a strategic level in many of the fundamental transitions in the forensic science field, including:
Introduction of a commercial market for forensic science in UK and overseas
Introduction of forensic science regulation in UK
Development of international standards for crime scenes and forensic science
Investigation of scientific quality failures
Privatisation of forensic science services
Introduction of charging for forensic science
Civilianisation of crime scene investigators
Past Domestic Projects
Development of ISO standards for crime scene investigation in Europe
Development of sustainable forensic pathology services and mortuary standards for UK
Introduction of forensic science market reform
Development of forensic science quality regulation in the UK
Capability and Capacity modelling for Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) - 2009
Quality Management Review and consultancy for SPSA - 2009
Market analysis and due diligence support for major international private equity group - 2009
Review of Market Response and Options following closure of FSS for Laboratory of
Government Chemist (LGC) - 2011
Review of SPSA as a Model for England for Laboratory of Government Chemist - 2011
Past International Projects
British Virgin Isles – Commercial contract for a scoping study for the BVI Government (Attorney General’s Office)
Algeria – Commercial contract for a scoping study with BRC and Algerian Police Force
Kuwait – Commercial contract with Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior for a DNA facility
Czech Republic – 2 year European Union funded European strategic accession project (twinning)
Ethiopia – Department For International Development funded government project
Lithuania – 2 year European Union funded European strategic accession project (twinning)
Greece – Foreign and Commonwealth Office funded senior management training project.
Canada – Systemic Review of Death Investigation Systems for Ontario Government. 2012.
Central Asia – Development of a National Forensic Science Strategy (Sponsored by FCO in Fragile Country). 2013/14
Other international projects – Mike has also successfully delivered projects in Qatar, Poland, Palestine, Romania, Serbia, Saudi Arabia, Anguilla, Portugal and Eire (Republic of Ireland).