Independent technical practice
Biometrics & Identity Sciences
Qualified scientists examine the identity evidence and explain their work clearly enough to be tested in court.
Who we serve
- Law Firms
- Government Agencies
- Financial Institutions
- Insurers
- Corporate Security
Scope
What we deliver
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Fingerprint Examination
Comparison and verification of latent and known prints, with documented analysis, comparison, evaluation and verification.
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Facial & Image Comparison
Structured review of facial images and video stills, with an explicit statement of what the imagery can and cannot support.
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Biometric System Review
Assessment of enrolment, matching thresholds and error rates in deployed biometric systems, including spoof resistance.
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Identity Document Analysis
Examination of identity credentials and their underlying data for alteration, synthesis or misuse.
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Rebuttal & Peer Review
Independent review of another examiner's biometric conclusions, including methodology and error-rate treatment.
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Admissibility Support
Reports, declarations and testimony that address foundation, methodology and known limitations before opposing counsel does.
Every comparison is documented so a second examiner can repeat the work and reach the same conclusion.
Methodology
How the engagement runs
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Intake
Define the identity question precisely: who, in which image, at what moment, to what standard.
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Acquire
Obtain source material at the highest available fidelity, with provenance and chain of custody recorded.
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Analyze
Examine the biometric data against an established, documented methodology before any comparison is made.
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Verify
Independent verification by a second qualified examiner, blind to the first conclusion where practicable.
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Report
A conclusion stated with its basis and its limits, including cases where the evidence does not support an identification.
What counsel receives
A file another examiner could pick up.
The file identifies the material compared, the examination method, the observations and the reasoning behind the opinion.
Identity conclusions are expressed at the level the evidence supports, including an inconclusive result when that is the sound answer.
- Scope letter and stated assumptionsWhat was asked, what was examined, what was out of scope, and the assumptions the analysis rests on.
- Evidence handling recordAcquisition details, hash values, storage and transfer, and a chain-of-custody log for each item.
- Methodology statementTools, versions and procedures described so a second qualified examiner can repeat the work.
- Findings, separated from interpretationObserved facts first; expert opinion identified as opinion, with the basis for each conclusion.
- Limitations and unresolved questionsWhat the evidence cannot show, what was unavailable, and what further work would be required.
- Exhibits and supporting materialExtracted artifacts, timelines and schedules in a form that can be attached to a filing or a board pack.
- Comparison documentationReference material, comparison notes and the reasoning behind each conclusion, including inconclusive results.
Proof
Disputed identification in a contested criminal appeal
Counsel challenged an identification made from low-resolution surveillance footage. Independent examination established that the imagery lacked sufficient detail to support the comparison as originally stated. The limitation was documented, presented, and accepted on the record.
Credentials & standards
- Qualified biometric and identity-science examiners
- ACE-V methodology applied and documented
- Blind verification on identification conclusions
- Court-tested testimony on identity evidence
Related
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Frequently asked
Common questions
Do you give identifications from low-quality video?
Only where the imagery supports it. Where resolution, angle or compression prevent a defensible conclusion, we say so and document why. An inconclusive result stated honestly is more useful in court than one that collapses under cross-examination.
Can you review an examination another expert has already done?
Yes. Peer review and rebuttal work is a substantial part of our biometrics practice, covering methodology, documentation, verification and the way error rates were characterized.
How do you handle admissibility challenges?
We document methodology, known error rates and limitations in the report itself, so foundation is established up front rather than reconstructed during a hearing.
Talk with an examiner
Discuss the matter and the next step.
Call to discuss timing, scope and the safest way to share information. Do not send evidence or credentials by email.
24/7 hotline: 1-800-868-8189