Patchy Progress: How UK Police Forces Are Responding To The Oscar Kilo Enhanced Occupational Health Standards
New FOI data reveals UK police well-being standards remain uneven despite rising awareness and clear national guidance.
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DFI Well-Being At The National Level: Why Lived Experience Must Shape Policy
Digital forensic investigators face unique psychological challenges—could a national working group offer better support?
Inside The Fight Against Child Exploitation – Leadership And Wellness Lessons From Debbie Garner
Retired GBI Agent Debbie Garner joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to share how she advanced investigator wellness and resilience while leading child protection efforts during her 30-year career.
UK Policing On The Edge: Lessons From The 2025 Oscar Kilo Well-Being Survey
Forensic Focus Well-Being Lead Paul Gullon-Scott discusses the 2025 National Police Wellbeing Survey’s stark findings on resilience and exhaustion.
Hannah Bailey, Founder, Blue Light Wellbeing
Discover Hannah’s journey from policing to founding Blue Light Wellbeing in this interview on mental health in digital forensics.
Blue Light Wellbeing’s Support For Digital Forensic Investigators
Discover how tailored, culturally aware mental health support can help digital forensic investigators cope with the hidden trauma of their work.
Well-Being In Digital Forensics And Policing: Insights From Hannah Bailey
Hannah Bailey shares her journey from frontline policing to founding Blue Light Wellbeing, explaining why culturally-aware mental health support is crucial for DFIs and frontline workers.
Transforming Mental Health And Organisational Culture In Digital Forensics
Discover how Adapt & Evolve is helping transform digital forensic units through trauma-informed, evidence-based workshops on stress, psychological safety, and leadership.
Digital Forensics And Stress: Understanding Your Body’s Signals
Dr Zoe Billings and Mark Pannone from Adapt & Evolve join the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss their unique approach to mental health and well-being in digital forensics.
Six Sessions Are Not Enough: Support For Digital Forensic Investigators Must Improve
Are six therapy sessions enough to process years of trauma? Paul Gullon-Scott shares why this common cap fails digital forensic investigators and what real support should look like.
‘Your Mind Matters’ Leaflet Now Available To Download
Our new leaflet on mental health in digital forensics is now available to download — discover the key risks and what can be done to support investigator well-being.
Well-Being Interventions For Forensic Practitioners – Have Your Say
Dr Jo Morrissey joins the Forensic Focus Podcast to discuss her research into well-being challenges faced by forensic practitioners worldwide.
Tom Oldroyd From Semantics 21 On Protecting Investigators And Reducing CSAM Exposure
Tom Oldroyd reveals how Semantics 21’s solutions help safeguard digital forensics investigators’ mental health while advancing case efficiency.
“You Knew What You Were Signing Up For” – A Harmful Narrative In DFIR?
Paul Gullon-Scott challenges us to move beyond outdated narratives and create compassionate support systems for digital forensic investigators.
After Europol’s Record CSAM Takedown: Who Protects The Investigators?
Behind every CSAM takedown are digital forensic investigators carrying a hidden psychological burden—it’s time we protect the protectors.
Preventative Vs Reactive Approaches To Mental Health In Digital Forensics
Should mental health care for digital investigators wait for a crisis—or prevent one? Paul Gullon-Scott looks at how combining proactive and reactive approaches offers a stronger path forward.