Glenn Porter

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Biography

Dr Glenn Porter is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science and Head of Program for the Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) degree. He teaches specialised forensic science units such as Forensic Photography, Crime Scene Investigation and Complex Forensic Case Studies. Dr Porter has more than 20 years experience as a forensic practitioner and before becoming an academic at UWS he was a forensic photographer with the Australian Federal Police. Dr Porter is currently on the Council of the Australian Academy of Forensic Sciences and a member of the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences.

Dr Porter studied photography at the Sydney Institute of Technology. His postgraduate studies include a Graduate Diploma in Science from the University of Sydney, a Master of Applied Science (Photography) from RMIT University and a PhD in Communication Arts from the University of Western Sydney.

Dr Porter’s PhD thesis is titled “The Reliability of CCTV Images as Forensic Evidence” and his current research focus includes; the reliability of photographic evidence; photographic comparison and interpretation; CCTV evidence, identification, intelligence and standards; optical enhancement of physical evidence; and the application of visual evidence within the forensic sciences and judicial system. Dr Porter has published several papers in International journals and written chapters in books. He is a highly respected photographic expert within the forensic science industry and continues to work on forensic casework as an expert consultant. In addition to his forensic photography expertise, Dr Porter has received other specialised training in footwear impression identification and bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA).

Selected Publications

Book Chapters

Porter G., (2009) “Photography: Marks, Impressions and Documents” section in “Wiley Encyclopedia of Forensic Science” Jamieson A., Moenssens A. (Eds) Wiley & Sons, p2036-2057.

Porter G., (2009) “Foreword” in Lai D., (2009) “Photographic Composition and Design” China Books Publishing (published in Chinese).

Porter G., (2004) “Specialised Photography” in Horswell J., (Ed) “The Practice of Crime Scene Investigation” CRC Press, p139-159.

Selected Refereed Journal Articles

Porter G., Kennedy M., (2012) “Photographic Truth & Evidence” Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, in press.

Farrar A., Porter G., Renshaw A., (2012) “Detection of Latent Bloodstains Beneath Painted Surfaces using Reflected Infrared (IR) Photography” Journal of Forensic Sciences, in press.

Porter G., (2011) “A New Theoretical Framework Regarding the Application and Reliability of Photographic Evidence.” International Journal of Evidence & Proof, 15:1 26-61.     

Vanderwee J.,Porter G., Renshaw A., Bell M., (2011) “The Investigation of a Relative Contrast Index Model for Fingerprint Quantification” Forensic Science International, 204: 74-79.

Morrison B., Wiggins M.W., Porter G., (2010) “User Preference for a Control-Based Reduced Processing Decision Support Interface” International Journal of Human Computer Interaction, 26:4 297-316.

Edmond G., Kemp R., Porter G., Hamer D., Burton M., Biber K., San Roque M., (2010) “Atkins v The Emperor: The ‘Cautious’ use of Unreliable ‘Expert’ Opinion” International Journal of Evidence & Proof, 14:2 146-165.

Edmond G., Biber K., Kemp R., Porter G., (2009) “Laws Looking Glass: Expert Identification Evidence Derived from Photographic and Video Images” Current Issues in Criminal Justice, 20:3 337-377.

Porter G., (2009) “CCTV Images as Evidence” Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 41:1 11-25.

McKechnie M., Porter G., & Langlois N., (2008) “The Detection of Latent Residue Tattoo Ink Pigments in Skin using Invisible Radiation Photography” Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 40:1 65-72. 

Humphreys J.D., Porter G., Bell M., (2008) “The Quantification of Fingerprint Quality Using a Relative Contrast Index” Forensic Science International 178:1 46-53.

Porter G., (2007) “Visual Culture in Forensic Science” Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 39:2 81-91.

Porter G., Doran G., (2000) “An Anatomical and Photographic Technique for Forensic Facial Identification” Forensic Science International, 114: (2000) 97-105.

Porter G., Doran G., (1998) “The Application of Forensic Photography for Facial Identification Methods” The Imaging Science Journal. 46:3/4, 175-176.

Porter G., Doran G (1998) “Facial Identification from ID Photographs” Proceedings of the 7th International Craniofacial Identification Conference October 1997. May 1998, 69-87.

Selected Papers in Symposium & Invited Presentations

Porter G., “The Issues & Reliability of CCTV as Forensic Evidence”  ANZFSS, NSW Branch, Sydney, October 2011.

Porter G., “CCTV Casework Current Forensic Identification Methodologies from Images” Photo Imaging Education Association Conference, Sydney, June 2011

Porter G., “The Application and Issues of Forensic Identification Methods from CCTV” Agent Tracking and Its Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Conference on the Identification and Tracking of Human Individuals, Macquarie University, Sydney, June 2011.

Porter G., “The Issues & Reliability of CCTV as Forensic Evidence” Expert Evidence Conference, National Judicial College of Australia, Australian National University, Canberra, February 2011.

Porter G., “Identification Evidence from Photographs and Video: Trends, Dangers and Proposed Solutions” Judicial Development Day – Evidential Issues for Judicial Officers, The Judicial Development Committee of South Australia, Adelaide, December 2010

Porter G., “Optical and Digital Enhancement – Evidence” Fingerprint Enhancement Course, NSW Police Force, Forensic Services Group, September 2010.

Porter G., “CCTV: Investigation Tool, Intelligence & Forensic Evidence” NSW Police Force, State Crime Command, Professional Development Workshop, 20 July 2010.

Porter G., “Anatomical Identification from CCTV Images: Valuable Forensic Evidence or Junk Science?” The 20th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, September 2010 (Session Keynote Speaker).

Porter G., “Applications and Issues with CCTV Images as Forensic Evidence” Photographic and Imaging Educators Association (PIEA) Conference, Melbourne Australia, June 2010.

Porter G., “Principles and Practices of Evidence Documentation” 27th Annual Conference of the Australian Institute of Hygienists, Canberra, December 2009 (Keynote Speaker).

Porter G., “Problems with Images and Emerging Research” Expert Identification Evidence Symposium, University of New South Wales, School of Law, October 2008

Porter G., Cohen H., Whitfield D., “The Influence of Image Perspective on Facial Morphological Comparison and Photoanthropometric Analysis in Facial Identification from Photographs" The 19th International Symposium on the Forensic Sciences, ANZFS, Melbourne, October 2008.

Porter G., “CCTV Images as Evidence” Plenary Lecture, Australian Academy of Forensic Sciences, Sydney, May 2008.

Porter G., “Digital Photography for Fire Investigation” Fire Investigation Forum, NSW Police Force and NSW Fire Brigades, Parramatta, 2008.

Porter G., “Forensic Photography: An Interdisciplinary Approach” College of Arts Conference, University of Western Sydney, September 2007

Porter G., “Teaching Photography in Forensic Science” Photography & Imaging Educators Association Conference (PIEA), Darling Harbour, Sydney, May 2004.

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