Knowledge Hub
Case studies, whitepapers, news and blog. Read up on the latest from the world of digital forensics, law enforcement and tech, curated by our team.
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.
Five Common Mistakes Made in Forensic Cell Site Analysis
This article explores five critical errors frequently made in forensic cell site analysis, a key component in modern criminal investigations. It emphasises the importance of specialised training, objective analysis, and cautious interpretation of cellular data.
Growing with Purpose: Delivering Real Value to Law Enforcement
As we enter the second half of the financial year, Forensic Analytics continues to grow, with our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be a values-driven organisation, combining deep sector expertise with a passion for making a positive impact.
Building best practice on digital evidence in North America
Digital forensics is a rapidly evolving field with new technologies and methods constantly emerging, which makes it challenging for experts to keep up and maintain consistent, accurate analysis. To address this, knowledge sharing and standardized best-practices are essential to ensure reliable and comparable forensic conclusions. Founder Joe Hoy writes here about the role of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE) in developing consensus, creating best-practice guidelines for handling and interpreting diverse digital evidence types, and working to unify expert approaches.
Forensic Analytics' Commitment to Academia
At Forensic Analytics we have an on-going commitment to academia. This takes shape in many different forms, most prominently in our much-valued partnerships with various universities across the UK and the USA. Additionally, a number of our own staff are completing there own academic courses.
How Lima Cell Monitor and CSAS evidence was upheld in a Shreck Hearing in Colorado
In a Denver murder case, investigators overcame a two-year-old defense challenge to cellular evidence, using Lima Cell Monitor, CSAS, and a Radio Frequency Propagation Survey (RFPS) to validate Timing Advance data. The evidence held up in a Shreck hearing, helping secure a 124-year sentence for the main defendant and convictions for three others.
Forensic Analytics Becomes Connected Partner with LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
Forensic analytics are thrilled to announce we are the next Connected Partner within LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Accurint® Public Safety Marketplace.
Celebrating Our Recognition as One of the UK’s Best Workplaces™
We are incredibly proud to share that we have been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2025 by Great Place to Work® UK, with four major achievements that highlight the heart of our culture and the people who make it so special.
Northumbria Police: The Sycamore Gap Tree
A high profile case study on vandalism.