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The official twitter page of the SPA Forensic Services. To report a crime dial 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Joined March 2013
The #SPABoard meeting is meeting in Edinburgh this morning scrutinising the work of @PoliceScotland and @SPA_Forensics The session is being streamed live now and the agenda and papers can also be accessed: https://t.co/BGNyvj0iRx
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Another special day yesterday as we celebrated and recognised our staff and their achievements at the 2025 Forensic Services Excellence Awards. 94 colleagues rightly recognised for the outstanding contribution throughout the year. đź‘Źđź‘Źđź‘Ź
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@SPA_Forensics Director Fiona Douglas has updated the #SPABoard on support for ongoing investigation into gang violence in the East & West of Scotland, & increasing demand for drug driving testing & analysis. Read report here: item-7-forensic-services-directors-report-final.pdf
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Not one, not two, but three of our incredible staff will be taking part in this podcast. Find out further details below.
Join us in 1935 as we discuss a case of stolen identity. A new series of the Inside Forensic Science #podcast , shortlisted for the UK Crime Awards 2025, is here. Please be aware that this series will discuss graphic content from the outset. https://t.co/sfoHme1rHK
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Incredibly proud and honoured of our fantastic colleague Carol Rogers on receiving this recognition. See more below.
Today, QMU awarded an honorary degree to Carol Rogers, Scotland’s leading forensic scientist, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to justice. Find out more - https://t.co/xNCkgFmkt7
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We are incredibly honoured to announce Martin Fairley, Service Delivery Manager, has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2025 for his services to Criminal Justice. Martin received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award on Friday, 13 June, 2025. Well deserved
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@SPA_Forensics @SPA_Forensics has revised its Forensics Strategy which explains how the service will collaborate, adapt, improve and empower its workforce to continue to deliver high-quality forensic services to the criminal justice community in Scotland. More info here:
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We were delighted to be asked to take part in this. Don't worry, we won't ruin the show for you - we still love them. Check it out below.
Dexter’s role as a blood pattern expert is surprisingly accurate, at least to a point, but is stringing really used? Carol Rogers, lead scientist for sexual offences at the @SPA_Forensics, takes a look. Watch more: https://t.co/POWrNXTjxf
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Thank you to our colleagues from @PSOSDandG for their excellent hospitality yesterday allowing us to host our in-person recruitment event. An incredible, busy day with plenty of interaction with the public interested in a career in Forensic Services.
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We are delighted to support Mental Health Awareness Week. Being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health and wellbeing. If you are struggling, reach out to someone in your community. Support is available to everyone. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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The Forensic Services Committee is meeting tomorrow, Thursday 8 May from 10am. The papers for discussion are available to read on our website. Observers can also tune in to watch the meeting live. More here ➡️ https://t.co/9g6mHPGYcP
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Join us tomorrow night and learn about our Search and Recovery Scene Examiner roles currently advertised. Want to work for us? Now is your opportunity to learn more. Register your interest now: https://t.co/P5I14lvosw
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Being cited to appear in court as a prosecution witness can be an emotional experience? If you received a citation, what happened? How did you feel? Please help @HMICS and @IP_Scotland improve the citation process by completing our survey. Click the link below.
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We echo the words from SEMPER and wish our own colleagues and the communities of Scotland who are celebrating a very Happy Eid Mubarak. We hope you have a blessed day with your family and friends. #EidMubarak #Eid2025
Wishing our colleagues and communities who are celebrating a very Happy Eid Mubarak. We hope you have a blessed day with your family and friends 🙏 #EidMubarak #Eid2025 #EidAlFitr
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from Monday, 17Â March - Sunday, 23Â March. It is about raising awareness and challenging misconceptions and stereotypes, breaking down barriers, and celebrating the incredible strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals. #NCW
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Happy International Women’s Day. We are delighted to be supporting IWD, a day to celebrate the progress and achievements of women throughout the world. #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction #IWD2025
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Delighted to support @ScienceWeekUK, a ten-day celebration of #STEM. Our scientists play a key role in delivering scientific excellence, and we thank them for their dedication to keeping the people of Scotland safe. Thank you for their contributions and their love of science.
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Coming soon📢 Ever wondered what real life scientists think of films and tv shows and how the science is depicted and if they do it justice? We took part in an interview with @newscientist this week to discuss just that and our passion for science. Further details to follow.
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@ScotBiometrics @ScotPolAuth @lrcfs our joint Assurance Review on Policing use of DNA is laid in parliament today, read here: https://t.co/IpI39ud5Pa
Scottish police fail to record ethnicity in DNA database
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Today, @ScotBiometrics Commissioner appeared on @BBCRadioScot Good Morning Scotland to discuss our latest Joint Assurance Review with @ScotPolAuth @lrcfs on Policing Use of DNA. Listen here (1:51) : https://t.co/6KQHfSNmg4 Full report here:
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