About us

Launched in 2013 by a team comprised of three committed engineers and expert witnesses, we have grown to be the leading provider of innovative software solutions and training in the fight against crime. Our covenant with law enforcement underpins everything we do.

Our software Our training

From crime scene to court room

With a team drawn from a background in policing, telecoms, cellular and RF engineering, we constantly innovate to keep police one step ahead in the fight against crime.

95%

of UK police forces work with us

70

expert professionals in our team

2000

investigators and analysts undertake our training each year

What makes us different

The key themes that underpin us as your most trusted partner in digital forensics.

Ethics

We adhere to the same ethical standards as our policing partners. Many of our team are former police officers or civilian analysts and all our staff are security cleared. We pride ourselves on our honesty and integrity.
Assurance

Our software is rigorously tested to assure its accuracy and reliability. We ensure we comply with standards such as ISO 17025 and collaborate with police forensic laboratories to establish ground truth data.
Algorithms

Our flagship CSAS software generates a visual parser that explains the logic and processes behind the algorithms we use. This has been approved by courts throughout the UK and internationally.

Our mission

From humble origins we've become leaders in innovative software solutions, training and consultancy that empowers law enforcement. We're relied on by 95% of police forces in the UK, underpinned by a client covenant that governs everything we do.

Our values

We are driven by integrity and commitment and care deeply about the societal impact our services can bring. We are constantly investing in our people to ensure they are knowledgeable and adaptable in the ever-changing world of law enforcement.
Our vision

Over 90% of reported crimes involve digital elements. Our vision is to tackle and pre-empt digital forensics across the UK and beyond, supporting the fight against crime globally.
Our client covenant

We're committed to supporting our clients as digital forensics evolves. Our team empowers police to protect the most vulnerable and swiftly convict those that cause harm.

From the knowledge hub

Case studies, whitepapers, news and blog.

Forensic Analytics: Our Commitment to Excellence

At Forensic Analytics, excellence is the foundation of everything we do. Our customers rely on our solutions to make critical operational decisions, often in high-pressure environments where accuracy and speed are non-negotiable. When operational demands evolve, our technology keeps pace.

ISO 17025 Accreditation: Forensic Analytics’ Journey to Compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code

Our recent webinar to several hundred practitioners in the UK took viewers through our work to achieve ISO 17025 accreditation and compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice.

Blog

Founder Joe Hoy’s Textbook Used as a Learned Treatise in the United States

A key highlight of Joe's career was writing the set textbook used for training police investigators and digital analysts in the UK and world-wide, including the FBI. In a recent development in the courts in the US, Joe’s textbook was accepted as a learned treatise.

Frontline Innovation: The Power of Digital in Missing Persons Investigations

This paper written in partnership with Locate International explores the systemic and operational challenges in long-term missing person investigations in the UK, highlighting the transformative potential of digital data and technology. It draws on recent doctoral research by Mark Greenhalgh, CEO of Locate International, and outlines how partnerships, training, and digital tools can improve investigative outcomes.

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