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.

 


 
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