Cheryl McGowan
Professional Background
I started as a Trainee Fingerprint Officer in October 1985 and qualified as a Fingerprint Expert in May 1990. I have spent my entire professional career based in the Fingerprint Bureau at Lancashire Constabulary.
During that time I have been involved with a number of high profile cases including the Morecambe Bay tragedy and have given evidence at every judicial level including the Court of Appeal in London.
In addition to my role as a Fingerprint Expert, I am the Deputy Technical Manager in the Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory and was heavily involved in the verification work undertaken to gain accreditation. I am a trained auditor to both ISO 9001 and BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Standard.
I have been a member of the Fingerprint Society since the late 1980’s. I have been a committee member since 1997 and have previously held the position of Subscription’s Secretary and have been in the post of Treasurer since 2005.