Forensic Photography: A Practitioner's Guide

Acknowledgements

This book would not be possible without the input of the following people who have been good enough to give up time to either read this, help me prepare images or provide ideas.

The first thing I must do is to thank the publishers, for giving me the opportunity to write about one of the most impacting, but often overlooked, areas of police casework, that of forensic imaging.

I would also like to thank John Smith, co-author of the digital process chapter. John is Senior Lecturer in Imaging Science in the Faculty of Media, Arts and Design at Westminster University. His research interests include applications of imaging, development of forensic imaging techniques and integration of imaging with other forensic disciplines. Simon Moore contributing author to the use of the immersive and interactive 360 imaging. Bernard Hogan-Howe, The Commissioner Metropolitan Police, (and his predecessors) who has given me the opportunities over the last 25 years.

Gary Pugh, Director of Forensic Services, who has always supported the use of skilled professionals, when other forces have lost their specialists. Chris Porter, Head of the Specialist Forensic Services, for allowing me to use the department's equipment. Nick Bishop, Senior Forensic Practitioner (imaging) the best latent mark photographer I know, for teaching me the key skills required over the past 25 years and his support through the good times and the bad. Michael Sisterson, Senior Forensic Practitioner (imaging), ...