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Managing Director of the All-Ireland Business
Foundation, Kapil Khanna, said:
Dr. Vivienne Mee’s profound expertise and leadership in
digital forensics have had a significant impact, not only on her
clients but also on the field of digital security in Ireland and beyond. Her dedication to innovation and client trust makes her
a most deserving recipient of this prestigious accolade.
He said: “We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company
as a customer and report back on the experience. The business
goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part
of the process against set metrics.”
About The All-Ireland Business Foundation
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is an
autonomous national accreditation body tasked with
enterprise development and the promotion of Bestin-Class Irish businesses.
As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star
mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish businesses. Companies that merit recognition based on an
independent audit of their performance, reputation,
and customer-centricity.
Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol
Of Trust. Currently, there are over 700 companies that
are accredited by AIBF. Since 2014, over 5000 companies have participated in our programs.
The AIBF also hosts the annual All-Ireland Summit
and monthly gatherings to promote peer learning and
collaboration among its accredited companies. For
more information please visit www.aibf.ie
FHDI
Exper ts in
Mrs Kathryn Thorndycraft-Pope
Cell Site Analysis
Forensic Document Examiner
HBL Forensics is a leading provider of Cell Site Analysis and investigation
services for both Prosecution and Defence in criminal matters, and police
Kathryn Thorndycraft-Pope is a Forensic Document Examiner, her
authorities. We offer unparalleled expertise in cell site analysis, digital forensics,
expertise in in examining handwriting and documents to determine if they
and expert witness testimony.
are genuine or fraudulent. She uses specialised equipment which can
decipher alterations, erasions and indentations.
Our team, led by expert witness Chris Ellis, has worked on cell site cases for
clients such as the Metropolitan Police Service,West Midlands Police, Police
Kathryn started her career as a Forensic Document Examiner by
Scotland,Thames Valley Police, Surrey Police and Staffordshire Police. Our experts
joining the Identification Bureau of Grampian Police over 20 years ago.
have also worked in the private sector conducting investigations into insurance fraud.
After initial training which included a short experience at the Home Office
Our experts have written over 200 cell site analysis reports for both Prosecution
in Birmingham, and training in all aspects of ‘Identification’ of the crime such
and Defence and have over 16 years of experience working with investigations. Using
as Scene of Crime, Forensic Photography and Fingerprints.
telecoms data in numerous criminal investigations, conducted analysis within the public sector.
She was authorised as a Forensic Document Examiner by The Secretary
Our team have significant experience in the interpretation of call data records, analysis and
of State for Scotland, to report on Handwriting and Document Examination,
understanding of OSINT data, ANPR data and the use of digital intelligence software for
and attend Court as an Expert Witness. In 1998 she started her own
physical handset downloads.
Company - FHDI (Forensic Handwriting & Document Investigation)
The team can provide reports and exhibits to show the following:
undertaking casework from all over the UK Europe and Worldwide.
G A review of Call Data Records
G Detailed analysis regarding possible movements
Kathryn has given Expert Witness evidence on many occasions, including
G Analysis such as co-location or separation analysis
many High Courts, Sheriff and District Courts. She was involved in a case
G In depth and detailed analysis around the most commonly used cells or frequent
which made Scottish legal History when £100 million of cocaine was
contacts of a mobile phone
brought into the West Coast of Scotland. Kathryns’ expertise was vital in
G Statistical analysis to assist in attribution of mobile phones
G Thorough conclusions around SIM and handset usage
establishing the importers connections and proving their guilt. She also
G Any other relevant Call Pattern Analysis
has media experience having appeared on BBC Scotland and Gaelic TV.
G The limitations of cell site analysis
FHDI
HBL Forensics - Stourbridge
Telephone/WhatsApp: 07512617531
The Coach House, 4 Fetteresso Castle
Email: info@hblforensics.com
Stonehaven, Aberdeen AB39 3UR - Area of work Nationwide
Alternate Email: christopher@hblforensics.com
Tel: 01569 764 508 Mobile: 07710 655 838
Web: ww.hblforensics.com
Email: fhdi@icloud.com Web: www.fhdi.co.uk
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