Dr. Gregory joined the Forensic Science
Service in 1964 and remained there for 34 years until 1998. He worked
as a biology case reporting officer, mainly involved with 'offences
against the person cases.
The main evidence types include body fluids
(blood, semen and saliva), hairs and fibres; also, less common evidence
types include damage assessment (e.g. torn clothing and knife cuts),
and the examination of wood, other plant material and soil.
The work can be
divided into four parts:
Laboratory examination
of items
Supervising the
work of others
Reporting his
findings in the form of witness statements
Appearing as
a Witness in Court, Crown Courts, Coroner's Courts and Magistrates Courts
Dr. Gregory also,
at the request of the Police, attended scenes of crimes to assist the
investigating officers. These cases were mainly suspicious deaths or
murders. Dr. Gregory is also aware of DNA profiling techniques.
Dr. Gregory has
held the positions of Head of Biology Division and Team Leader attached
to serious crime team and he has participated in Police Training at
the Wakefield Detective Training School.
Should you require any further information with regards to our services, please contact Dr. Peter Gregory on: Telephone: (01388) 811 003 Fax: (01388) 811 918 DX: 60185 Ferryhill Formedecon@aol.com