well-being Archives - Forensic Focus

Forensic Focus Briefs National Policing and Forensic Bodies on Investigator Well-Being

15th July 2026

Evidence from the Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study has been formally submitted to Parliament and to the national bodies responsible for policing standards, practitioner welfare and forensic quality in the UK. Here’s who we’ve briefed, what we’re asking for, and

Cumulative Trauma In Digital Forensics And Policing With Ben Dimmock

7th July 2026

Ben Dimmock discusses psychological safety, trauma exposure, and the long-term emotional toll of working in policing and digital forensics.

David Shipley: Investigating The Darkest Corners Of Digital Evidence

25th June 2026

David Shipley joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to talk about the human cost of online safeguarding work and his fight to close a gap in UK law.

Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study 2026 Report

27th July 202617th June 2026

The Forensic Focus International Well-Being Study 2026: key findings from 179 DFIR professionals and practical steps for individuals and managers.

Leica’s Marcus Rowe On Investigating The World’s Largest Crash Test, Plus What To Expect At FEE 2026

25th June 20268th June 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

29th June 20262nd June 2026

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

21st May 2026

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

14th May 2026

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

13th April 2026

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

9th April 2026

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

5th March 2026

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

19th February 2026

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

17th February 2026

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

5th February 2026

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

29th January 2026

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

26th January 2026

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.