Enabling efficient, quality assured workflows that reduce leakage points in the 'end-to-end' forensic process and provide timely forensic intelligence to solve, disrupt and prevent crime.
The forensic-register is a forensic case management application with an integrated laboratory information management system (LIMS) which supports accreditation requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and AS 5388. The forensic-register is the dominant forensic case file management application across policing jurisdictions in Australia and has been in active use and development for over 20 years. It allows for storage of all forensic case information including evidence recording and collection, forensic examinations and reviews, digital image capture and retention, storage of digital files, diagrams, examination and analysis results into a single case file record. Integration with instrumentation, analytical and interpretative software allows for efficient and accurate reporting of results for clients. It includes performance monitoring and management of workflows through a range of highly effective reporting, performance and quality assurance aids.
Key Features
Forensic Informatics is essential to modern policing and investigation generally.[1] BdnaTec's team of business analysts, engineers and forensic subject matter experts work closely with law enforcement and forensic laboratories to improve forensic service delivery through accurate, timely analysis and the rapid dissemination of forensic results and intelligence.
Case Management
The forensic-register is a single, flexible, forensic platform that supports highly efficient field and laboratory based activities.
Crime Scene Workflows
The forensic-register provides mobile capture and transfer of forensic evidence to expert support services, enabling the production of rapid intelligence that often results in suspect nominations and identifications whilst at the crime scene to accurately direct investigations.
DNA Workflows
The forensic-register provides digital, paperless DNA workflows within a single application from crime scene collection to laboratory DNA analysis, resulting in efficient identification of offenders and forensic intelligence linkages.
Fingerprint Workflows
The forensic-register utilises completely digital fingerprint workflows from crime scene capture to expert comparison resulting in efficient identification of offenders and forensic intelligence linkages.
Chemistry Workflows
The forensic-register provides digital, paperless chemistry workflows within a single application from crime scene collection to laboratory chemical analysis, resulting in efficient reporting of results and forensic intelligence linkages.
Exhibit Management
The forensic-register includes ‘end to end’ exhibit management ensuring continuity of evidence and integrity of results through the entire examination workflow.
Performance Management and Statistics
The forensic-register manages and reports the performance of individuals, facilities and organisations using real time data, tracking common operational activities and organisational reporting elements across all forensic capabilities.
Intelligence
The forensic-register mines digitally captured data, aiding in the proactive identification of trends, links and networks from which operational intelligence can be derived.
Personnel Management
The forensic-register maintains a searchable database to easily identify suitably authorised and available personnel for operational taskings and professional development opportunities.
Equipment and Supplies
The forensic-register tracks suppliers and service providers and integrates traceability of forensic supplies and equipment used within forensic casework, to ensure the quality and integrity of results.
Quality and Compliance
The forensic-register’s integrated quality management system incorporates auditing compliance and monitoring tools to identify and manage non-conformance issues at the earliest opportunity, ensuring continued accreditation against national and international standards.
