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A Milestone in Forensic History
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On 1 July 2026, the Metropolitan Police will mark 125 years since the establishment of the Fingerprint Branch at New Scotland Yard.
What began as a pioneering approach to identification became the foundation of modern forensic investigation.
Over the past 125 years, forensic science has evolved from fingerprints and photography to DNA, digital evidence, biometrics and advanced investigative technologies - while remaining central to protecting the public and supporting justice.
Keynote session
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125 years of forensics: From Past Achievements to Future Opportunities
1 July 2026
11:00–11:30
Theatre 1
Alan Tribe, Director of Forensic Services for the Metropolitan Police Service, will open Forensics Europe Expo 2026 with a keynote exploring the evolution of forensic science over the last 125 years and the opportunities and challenges shaping its future.