Rachel Whitehead

Forensic Science Service

The Forensic Science Service is a leading provider of analysis and interpretation of evidence from crime scenes. It provides a comprehensive from crime scene to court room and analyse more than 120,000 cases each year. The Forensic Science Service (FSS) is the market leader in the supply of forensic services to police forces in England and Wales and has a global reputation for excellence in the development and deployment of new and advanced techniques. Its heritage and expertise also provide the basis for world-class training services. The Forensic Science Service pioneered the development and implementation of DNA technologies. It also paved the way for the establishment of the world's first DNA database, launched in April 1995. The FSS has been a Government-owned company (GovCo) since 2005.