Clare Smith

Clare Smith serves as Lecturer in Crime Scene Examination at Keele University's School of Chemical and Physical Sciences since 2020, bringing over 15 years of practical law enforcement experience from her tenure as a Forensic Investigator with Staffordshire Police and frontline Police Officer roles including wildlife officer and tutor constable duties.

Her research expertise centers on forensic reconstruction methodologies, with specialized qualifications in Level 2 Blood Pattern Analysis and Fire Investigation. This practical background directly informs her teaching approach in crime scene examination, emphasizing real-world application of forensic techniques in criminal investigations.