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Smytec reflects on a year of international forensic engagement

As the year came to a close, Smytec reflected on a period of significant international engagement, innovation and collaboration across the forensic and security sectors.

During the final months of the year, Smytec representatives attended two major industry events focused on forensic science, public safety and operational resilience. CEO Alex participated in the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI) Fingerprint Working Group meeting in Barcelona, where police forces, forensic practitioners and industry stakeholders gathered to discuss the latest developments in fingerprint recovery and forensic technologies.

The event provided an important opportunity to demonstrate how BlindSite’s patented hyperspectral visualisation capabilities can enhance fingerprint recovery sensitivity compared with traditional multispectral approaches. Discussions throughout the conference highlighted the increasing demand for advanced forensic tools capable of improving evidence retrieval accuracy and operational efficiency. (Smytec)

At the same time, Smytec team members Rob and Natalia represented the company at the Public Security and Resilience Exhibition (PSRE) Scotland 2025. The event focused on security, resilience and public safety challenges ahead of major international events, including preparations surrounding the Commonwealth Games Scotland 2026. (Smytec)

These events reflected Smytec’s continued commitment to strengthening relationships across forensic science, law enforcement and defence sectors while expanding the reach of BlindSite internationally. As the company continues to grow throughout 2026, Smytec remains focused on delivering innovative forensic technologies that support operational teams in real-world environments.

The company also confirmed plans for further international engagement throughout the coming year, including participation in major forensic and security exhibitions across Europe and North America. (Smytec)

Supporting innovation in U.S. law enforcement

Shelby Township Police Department joins a growing community of forward-thinking agencies exploring new ways to make forensic evidence recovery simpler, faster, and more reliable.

Early operational use of BlindSite by Lakewood Police Department has already demonstrated the technology’s versatility across different forensic applications. This has included visualising tattoos on a decomposed body to support victim identification and recovering a fingermark from a vehicle that produced a positive result against the state’s AFIS database, where traditional powder processing had not produced a match.

Dr Alexander Smyth, CEO of Smytec, said:

“What excites us most is the outstanding results these agencies are achieving in such a short time. Lakewood Police Department has already demonstrated BlindSite’s versatility across victim identification and fingermark recovery. These outcomes highlight the technology’s adaptability across a wide range of forensic applications and its ability to integrate into existing workflows.”.

Growing momentum across the United States

The latest deployment reflects increasing interest from U.S. agencies seeking forensic technology that can strengthen evidence recovery without introducing additional chemical processing or disrupting existing workflows.

As BlindSite’s U.S. presence continues to expand, Smytec remains focused on supporting law enforcement teams through practical training, close collaboration, and continued operational learning.

Smytec looks forward to working with Shelby Township Police Department and seeing how the team applies BlindSite across future investigations.

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