Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study 2026 Report
The Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study 2026: key findings from 179 DFIR professionals and practical steps for individuals and managers.
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Leica’s Marcus Rowe On Investigating The World’s Largest Crash Test, Plus What To Expect At FEE 2026
Marcus Rowe from Leica Geosystems joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about 3D laser scanning, Forensics Europe Expo 2026, and the role of LiDAR in modern crime and collision investigation.
Burnout, PTSD, Suicidal Thoughts – The DFIR Well-Being Study Results Are In
Phil Anderson joins Paul Gullon-Scott to unpack the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study, exploring what the findings reveal about AI-generated CSAM, burnout, PTSD symptoms, and the urgent need for better support across the DFIR profession.
When The Job Comes Home: The Impact On Families
Paul Gullon-Scott offers a powerful, deeply personal account of how digital forensic work can cross the threshold into family life, and why investigators and their loved ones need better support.
How Distressing Material Shapes Investigator Well-Being
Dr Fazeelat Duran explores how repeated exposure to distressing material affects law enforcement staff over time—and what organisations can do to better support them.
Policing’s Well-Being Problem: Stigma, Isolation And The Retention Crisis
Dr Sarah-Jane Lennie joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about mental health and well-being in policing — and the often-overlooked toll on police families.
DFIR Backlogs, Burnout And Cognitive Fatigue: The Silent Operational Risk
Backlogs in digital forensics are not just operational bottlenecks—they are a silent psychological risk that can erode decision-making, quality, retention, and ultimately the sustainability of forensic capability.
UK Parliament Has Spoken: Digital Forensics Has A Mental Health Problem
A House of Lords inquiry has exposed a growing mental health crisis in digital forensics—one many investigators have been quietly living with for years.
Into The Light Index 2025: What The Global CSAM Findings Mean For Digital Forensic Investigators
300 million children are affected by tech-facilitated abuse each year—Paul Gullon-Scott examines what Childlight’s Into the Light Index 2025 findings mean for digital forensic investigators on the frontline of CSAM cases.
International Well-Being Study: What The Early Data Shows
Early findings from the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study reveal serious strain across digital forensics — take 20 minutes now to complete the survey and help drive real change.
Occupational Trauma In Digital Forensics: What One Child’s Experience Reveals
If seconds of violent footage can cause lasting PTSD, what does daily exposure do to digital forensic investigators? Paul Gullon-Scott examines the hidden psychological cost of confronting traumatic content day after day.
Detego Global Launches Detego Detective, A Mini-Game Designed To Support Investigator Well-Being
Detego Global launches Detego Detective, a free browser-based mini-game designed to give DFIR professionals a quick mental reset while reflecting the real-world pressures of digital investigations.
Protecting The Protectors: Applying The ICMEC Framework To Digital Forensics
Protecting children online comes at a heavy personal cost for digital forensic investigators. Paul Gullon-Scott examines how the ICMEC framework could help safeguard those on the front lines.
Preparing Investigators For Trauma Exposure In Digital Forensics
Bunmi Bloom, co-founder of Sena Forensics, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss the emotional reality of working in digital forensics and the psychological toll of long-term exposure to traumatic material.
Covert Cyber Investigator Well-Being With Carol Brooks
Carol Brooks, a cyber and organisational psychologist, joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss her PhD research into covert cyber investigators and the psychological factors that shape their resilience and investigative decision-making.
Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study – Have Your Say
Phil Anderson joins Paul to unpack the new Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study — listen now and complete the survey to help shape real change for DFIs worldwide.