Forensic Gait Analysis

Forensic Gait Analysis Consulting provides expert analysis of the gait, general movement and posture of individuals that are captured on CCTV. Detailed analysis of the images is matched by detailed, clear and balanced reports. Such forensic evidence has significantly contributed to suspects admitting their guilt, saving the cost of trials, and aided in eliminating people from enquiries.

Both real time and time lapse CCTV can be suitable for this purpose although the most useful is real time footage. Stills from the CCTV frequently form part of the reports to aid the reader. We currently provide a nation wide service and worldwide enquires are considered.

Introduction

Forensic Gait Analysis is one aspect of Podiatry working with the court in criminal matters. Although a relatively new discipline, forensic Podiatry is a developing and increasingly useful tool in the area of Forensic Science. The aspects covered under Forensic Podiatry include:
  • Footprint analysis
  • Shoe fit analysis
  • Gait, posture and movement analysis.

The latter of these is our area of expertise. Forensic gait analysis (FGA) has application both for Prosecuting and Defense services.

Our expert, Mr Ian Linane, has been involved in developing this aspect of applying visual gait and posture analysis to human movement, in the UK, since first being approached by the Police in 2001. Number of cases have been successfully prosecuted wwhere the defendant pleading guilty when faced with the evidence. Ian has provided over 21 reports for either the police or defence teams and made a number of court appearances.

 

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