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The Modern Forensic Audio Laboratory—A Public Sector Perspective

Authors: How, Robin

AES Conference: 39th International Conference: Audio Forensics: Practices and Challenges · Paper 5-1 · June 2010

Abstract

The Metropolitan Police Forensic Audio Laboratory was founded in the 1960's. it's processes and policies have adapted to serve modern audio technologies and up to date policing methods and priorities.

The motivations, organisation and practices of the laboratory are discussed in the light of it being government funded and working almost exclusively for the prosecution side of the UK adversarial judicial system. it discusses staff qualifications, training and experience, laboratory equipment, software and research programs. Through analysis and discussion of the issues and demands it will give the reader an insight into how the UK's largest dedicated Forensic Audio Laboratory is run.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 39th International Conference: Audio Forensics: Practices and Challenges
Paper number
5-1
Publication date
June 6, 2010
Session subject
Audio Forensics: Patent and Trademark Expertise
Affiliation
Metropolitan Police Digital & Electronics Forensic Service, London, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper