Qualifications
BSc. (Hons) Biology (1997) University of Nottingham
MSc. Biomolecular Archaeology (1998) University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and University of Sheffield

Career Details
Recruited to Document Evidence Ltd as a trainee Document Examiner in February 1999, Kate has received training in all areas of document examination, including the comparison of handwritings and signatures; the examination of typescripts, printed and photocopied documents, counterfeit documentation, papers, inks and alterations. She has been involved in several forensic projects relating to document examination. These include:

• Research and advice into the effects of different fingerprint treatments on a range of ink samples on behalf of the Police Scientific Development Branch
• The construction of a literature database for document examination publications
• Assisted with the training of other Document Examiners both from the UK and overseas
• She has also completed several witness training courses at Bond Solon Training Ltd.
• During the course of her career she has examined over five hundred cases involving questioned documents.

Current Position
Forensic Document Examiner at Document Evidence Ltd

Other Details
Member of the Forensic Science Society