Our Forensic Experts
Many years of training, experience and ongoing competence in a variety of forensic and related diciplines, management, leadership, teaching/training and assessment makes Stow Forensic Services the organisation of choice for your needs.
Dr Karen Stow BSc, MSc, MBA, PgCE, FFS
karen.stow@forensic-focus.co.uk
Qualification & Training
MSc, Forensic Science, University of Strathclyde
MBA, Strategic Management, Bolton Institute
Level III NVQ, L20 Assessor
ISO17025 Technical Assessor, UKAS
PhD, Forensic Science, Performance & Quality, University of Teesside
BSc, Chemistry, Med Lab Science, DeMontfort University
PGCE, Higher Education Teaching Certificate, University of Teesside
IOSH, Managing Safely, IOSH
Level II, Criminology
Fingerprint Evidence Recovery & Recording Techniques, NPIA
Fingerprint Bureau Manager, NPIA
Risk Assessor, Greater Manchester Police
Project Management, Greater Manchester Police
Laser Safety Officer, Loughborough University
DCS Operation, Foster & Freeman
VSC-2000 Document Examination, Foster & Freeman
Risk Management, Greater Manchester Police
LCN DNA and Trace Evidence Recovery, Forensic Science Service
Areas of Expertise
- Forensic Leadership & Management
- Project management
- Forensic Mark Development / Enhancement
- Proficiency Testing
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic, Employability & Quality Standards Training / Teaching
- Quality / Competency Assessment
- Auditing & Technical Assessment
Stow Forensic Services Retain Their Place on Cumbria County Council Learning & Development Procurement Framework
In April 2020 Stow Forensic Services successfully bid for and retained thier place on the Cumbria County Council Learning & Development Procurement Framework and in doing so extended the number of LOTs they are able to bid for.
Proficiency Test Accreditation Extended for Indanedione
In 2019 Stow Forensic Services Limited successfully extended its ISO17043 Proficiency Testing Accreditation to include Indanedione
Stow Forensic Services Win Place on Two Further Training & Development Frameworks
In 2017 we successfully won places on a further two training and development frameworks; one for councils and emegency services in Yorkshire and the other for all councils in Scotland.
Proficiency Testing Accreditation Extended for Fingerprint Comparison
In 2017 Stow Forensic Services extended their accredited Proficiency Testing Portfolio by successfully extending our scope to encompas fingerprint comparison
For more information about our Proficiency Test Schemes please click the following link.
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Contact and Appointments
Please contact us on the following phone number with any questions or to make an appointment:
07816 168759 (Dr Karen Stow)
or if calling us from overseas: +44 07816 168759
Please also use our contact form.
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