TREC
Forensic Video
Image
Enhancement &
Analysis
Providing Video Enhancement, Authentication, Expert Witness Testimony,
Courtroom Setup & Turnkey Video Enhancement Workstations,
for Law Enforcement, Industrial Security, Attorneys, and the Courts
Qualifications of an Expert Witness1,2
1. Undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in the relevant
field of expertise
2. Specialized training in the subject area as it relates to forensics
3. Some forensic training
4. Licenses or certifications universally required by recognized professional groups
in the expert's
discipline
5. Evidence of experimentation, teaching, publication within the specialty area
of some combination thereof
6. Prior experience that is direct and relevant to the issue being considered
1 Saifer, G.A. (1996). The
Role of the Expert Witness in Contentious Situations. Proceedings of the American
Academy of Forensic Sciences, (Vol. 2) 183-184.
2 Hollien, H. (1989) The Expert Witness: Ethics and
Responsibilities. Journal of Forensic Sciences,35 (6), 1414-1423.
