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DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE VSC WORKSTATIONS: BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE Forensic examination of identity and travel documents IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE CRIME-LITE: DETECT MORE EVIDENCE Trusted and relied upon in the search for evidence IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE DETECTION, CAPTURE & ENHANCEMENT Advanced fingerprint development and photography systems IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE VSC: EXPERT QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINATION Versatile systems for forensic document examination IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE INCREASE THE VALUE OF EVIDENCE Identify and compare minute fragments of evidence IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS

DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE VSC WORKSTATIONS: BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE Forensic examination of identity and travel documents IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE CRIME-LITE: DETECT MORE EVIDENCE Trusted and relied upon in the search for evidence IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE DETECTION, CAPTURE & ENHANCEMENT Advanced fingerprint development and photography systems IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE VSC: EXPERT QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINATION Forensic examination of identity and travel documents IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS DOCUMENT FORENSICS LEARN MORE INCREASE THE VALUE OF EVIDENCE Identify and compare minute fragments of evidence IDENTITY VERIFICATION CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION FINGERPRINT FORENSICS TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS

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Ten years since DCS took fingerprint imaging beyond the visible spectrum, the benchmark for fingerprint photography has been raised beyond expectations with the new DCS 6 workstation, complete with RUVIS latent print capability.

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foster+freeman Launches VSC ForeFront®: Triple-Layer Identity Authentication for Frontline Operations 

foster+freeman Launches VSC ForeFront®: Triple-Layer Identity Authentication for Frontline Operations 

foster+freeman Launches VSC ForeFront®: Triple-Layer Identity Authentication for Frontline Operations 

foster+freeman, a global leader in forensic technology, is proud to announce the ufoster+freeman, a global leader in forensic science innovation and document examination technology, is proud to announce the launch of VSC ForeFront®, a rugged, field-ready document examination and identity authentication system designed to bring forensic-level capability directly to frontline and second-line operations.

Developed to meet the growing challenge of sophisticated document and identity fraud, VSC ForeFront® combines three critical layers of authentication into a single operational platform:

  • Physical document inspection
  • Digital e-Chip interrogation
  • Biometric facial matching

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Security & Policing 2026: Supporting the JSaRC lmmersive Experience

Security & Policing 2026: Supporting the JSaRC lmmersive Experience

Chris Pudney contraSCAN drug detector device

foster+freeman to Tackle Prison Drug Crisis with Launch of ContraSCAN™ Detection Technology

Strengthening Forensic Science Capabilities in Bolivia: Foster+Freeman and HANSA Expand Strategic Partnership

Strengthening Forensic Science Capabilities in Bolivia: Foster+Freeman and HANSA Expand Strategic Partnership

Advancing Forensics in Brazil: First DCS6 Installed in Manaus

Advancing Forensics in Brazil: First DCS6 Installed in Manaus

Training Spotlight: Beyond the Technology, The Experts Behind the Results

Training Spotlight: Beyond the Technology, The Experts Behind the Results

Webinar - Document Examination on the go: Next Generation of portable inspection

Webinar – Document Examination on the go: Next Generation of portable inspection

Date: 10 June 2026

Language: English

What will be covered?

Join us for an exclusive webinar to explore the cutting-edge capabilities of the next generation of VSC® NOMAX, the ultimate handheld document inspection device designed for rapid, on-the-spot examination.

Discover how this lightweight, rugged, and ultra-portable tool empowers border security, law enforcement, forensic experts, and quality inspectors to detect forgery, verify security features, and inspect fine details with confidence. Learn about its advanced features, including multi-spectral LED illumination, UV-IR image capture, and 3-level zoom magnification, all tailored to enhance human inspection processes.

This 60-minute session includes a pre-recorded demonstration followed

Webinar - Español - RUVIS desató la expansión de las posibilidades de mejora de huellas dactilares sin contacto

Webinar – Español – RUVIS desató la expansión de las posibilidades de mejora de huellas dactilares sin contacto

Webinar - Español - Análisis forense de primera línea: Llevando el laboratorio a la escena del crimen

Webinar – Español – Análisis forense de primera línea: Llevando el laboratorio a la escena del crimen

Webinar - Securing International Borders: Introducing VSC ForeFront

Webinar – Securing International Borders: Introducing VSC ForeFront

Webinar - RUVIS Unleashed: Expanding the Possibilities of Non-Contact Fingermark Enhancement

Webinar – RUVIS Unleashed: Expanding the Possibilities of Non-Contact Fingermark Enhancement

Webinar - Frontline Forensics: Taking the Lab to the Crime Scene

Webinar – Frontline Forensics: Taking the Lab to the Crime Scene

World Police Summit 2026

13th - 15th May

Date: 13 May to 15 May 2026

Location: Dubai, UAE

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In a world of rapid technological advancements and evolving threats, the World Police Summit 2026 stands as a crucial platform for global law enforcement collaboration.

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GPEC Leipzig

20th - 22nd May

Date: 20 May to 22 May 2026

Location: Leipzig, Germany

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The closed GPEC (GPEC first event in 2000) - the national and international information, innovation and networking platform for decision-makers, procurers, technicians, trainers, trainers, end users and ...

High Security Printing Latin America

1st - 3rd June

Date: 1 June to 3 June 2026

Location: Guatemala

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The latest technologies and techniques in the production and issue of banknotes, ePassports, ID cards, visas and other secure documents across Latin America.

The High Security ...