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SPRING IS IN THE AIR
We are now in the final few weeks of Winter in the UK, and it has certainly been a "Winter of discontent", as the consequences of police budget cuts and the impact that they will have on forensic services become apparent.
Friends and colleagues have already been informed that their positions are at risk, or have opted to leave or take retirement. For most of us, we still have weeks and months of uncertainty ahead.
But what about those that are left? Are they expected to do more? Will corners need to be cut? Will work suffer?
Hopefully, this will be an era of collaboration, innovation and unity; as the profession explores new processes and new (affordable) technology that can meet the challenges of providing a service to an already stretched criminal justice system.
Best wishes to you all,
Richard Case
Webmaster
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2011 Conference - Telford, Shropshire
April 8th - 10th 2011
Excitement is starting to build as final preparations are being made to this years conference.
It has quite an international feel this year as we welcome guests from various parts of the globe to Telford.
The "Early Bird Discount" has been extended until February 13th 2011, so make sure you don't miss out on a bargain!
Click here for further details of the conference
We are also continuing to take bookings for the Alice Maceo Distortion Seminar that is being held just after the conference.
Click here for full information on the Seminar
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Vote Results
We asked members towards the end of last year to vote on a number of significant changes to the structure of The Society. The results of this poll has been published in our January journal and have also been posted on the website.
Click here to view article
In short, none of the proposals were passed, so we will continue to operate as we are, and offer the same high quality of service to our members.
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2011 Awards
We are always looking for nominations to recognise those that have made significant contributions to our profession and this society.
Requests for nominations run until September when the committee will decide who will receive the awards at the Gala Dinner the following year.
Full details on the awards can be found online
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