Tom began his career back in 1988 at New Scotland Yard in London. He gained expert status in the identification of persons by finger, palm and footprints. 

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Tom was employed by London Metropolitan Police Service for 18 years and New Zealand Police Service for 13 years as a Senior Fingerprint Expert and Specialist Crime Scene Examiner.

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Over the last 5 years, Tom has been an Independent Fingerprint Expert for the courts of New Zealand.

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Along with his wife, Allie, they own and operate www.forensicinsight.co.nz providing a real-life insight into crime scene examinations. As Facilitators for the Ministry of Education, Tom and Allie introduce the world of Forensic Science into schools and colleges.

 

The extension to this business Forensic Insight - Fingerprint Services, www.fingerprintservices.co.nz providing professional fingerprints for Police Clearance Check applications, immigration, employment, arbitration and comparison purposes.