FORENSICS | The secrets of detecting the undetectable

In this episode of Crime Insiders Forensics, Kathryn Fox interviews Justin Watt, a forensic document examiner, about the world of document examination. Watt discusses his training, the types of documents he examines, and the techniques he uses, including electrostatic detection to uncover hidden impressions. He recounts a case where these techniques helped identify a serial bank robber. Watt also addresses the challenges of detecting fraudulent documents, especially in passports, and the ongoing race between counterfeiters and security technology. He highlights the importance of training border force colleagues to detect fraudulent documents and the international capacity-building programs he participates in to train foreign government immigration officers.