Acume Forensics

Acume Forensics are part of the CPS Framework for the supply of EPE

Acume Forensics are one of the few companies in the UK that meet the criteria required to be part of the CPS Framework Agreement. This is for the supply of services for the Electronic Presentation of Evidence (EPE).

Please contact us to find out how this could benefit you.

Cumbria Shootings Inquest

Acumé Forensics have produced the bespoke multi-media presentation that was used for the inquest into the death of Derrick Bird, and into the deaths of the twelve people who tragically died during the shootings in West Cumbria in June 2010.

For more information see the Cumbria Police web site , BBC Web Site

'CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION'

'CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION' (Path to Justice)

This conference hosted in Abu Dhabi and arranged in collaboration between the Forensic Science Society (FSSoc) and the United Arab Emirates, Ministry of the Interior..

The forum features speakers from Abu Dhabi, the UK and Australia and examines opportunities presented when gathering evidence from crime scenes and how that evidence can be presented in its best light at the subsequent trial.

George Phillips one of the founding directors of Acume Forensic is one of the speakers addressing the seminar on 'Electronic Courtroom Presentations', having previously spoken on this subject area at the Chinese Peoples Security University in Beijing.

Initially discussing the current position in the UK and then moving to the benefits achievable for Law Enforcement in time and cost savings at trial. Ensuring that Juries are engaged with the case material by using ethical and accurate illustrative work in an understandable format.

He will close by identifying the pitfalls when Law Enforcement use inappropriate external provider's who offer cut price service's with little understanding of the legal or ethical issues at hand.

British Journal of Photography

Acumé’s hi-tech crime scene investigations feature in this month’s tech-themed Intelligence section.

Acumé Forensics has used photography, computer-generated imagery and 3D techniques to help solve crimes.

Mark Wood profiles the Leeds-based company ........Full Article

Virtual Autopsy

Virtual autopsy

Acume Forensics recently produced a virtual autopsy and graphics for a TV production on recent theories regarding the Whitechapel Ripper. Using modern presentation techniques, Acume re-created the horrific injuries sustained to the Ripper's victims helping shed light on similarities to other murders.

The Forensic Hub

Acumé, along with many other specialist forensic service providers will be part of the forthcoming Forensic Hub. Details to be announced in the near future.

New Services

Acume Forensics now offer 3D scene scanning as a service. Quicker to measure than traditional methods and highly accurate. The 3D point cloud information enables a 3D CAD model to be produced with a very high degree of accuracy. Forensic Geomatic services allow measurements to be taken from these scans, such as the heights of figures and other measurements from CCTV footage.