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Forensic Times Advisory Council

Where forensic professionals connect, contribute and get recognised.

Join a professional community across forensic science, cybersecurity, digital investigation, intelligence, criminology, law, research and investigative journalism—and build a recognized professional presence with the Forensic Times Advisory Council.

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A Forensic Times professional membership · Annual and Lifetime options

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$2,000$1,000 Annual · Limited-time offer
$10,000$5,000 Lifetime · Limited-time offer

Membership options

Choose your membership.

Start annually or make a one-time Lifetime commitment.

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Annual Council Member

$2,000 $1,000 / year

Join for $1,000 per year during the limited-time offer.

  • Council Member designation
  • Digital membership certificate
  • Unique membership ID
  • Professional profile on Forensic Times
  • Council directory listing
  • Member research and briefings
  • Editorial contribution opportunities, subject to review
  • Applicable event benefits
  • 10% success fee on qualifying sponsorships, partnerships & investments
  • 80% net revenue on eligible sponsored content you author, subject to editorial approval
  • Professional recognition, networking & selected Forensic Times opportunities
Join Annual — $1,000 →
Lifetime option
Limited-time offer
One-time

Lifetime Council Member

$10,000 $5,000 once

Join for $5,000 one time during the limited-time offer.

  • Everything included in Annual
  • Lifetime Council membership
  • Permanent profile and directory listing, subject to policy
  • Lifetime membership designation
  • Priority consideration for selected speaking opportunities
  • Applicable event and sponsorship benefits
  • Recognition within the lifetime member community
  • 10% success fee on qualifying sponsorships, partnerships & investments
  • 80% net revenue on eligible sponsored content you author, subject to editorial approval
  • Professional recognition, networking & selected Forensic Times opportunities
Join Lifetime — $5,000 →

Membership benefits, commercial opportunities and sponsored content are subject to the applicable membership terms, Council policies and editorial standards.

Why membership

A professional presence built around what you do.

Membership combines recognition, visibility, access and opportunities within the wider Forensic Times ecosystem.

01

Professional Identity

Receive a Council Member designation, digital certificate and unique membership ID.

02

Forensic Times Profile

Create a structured professional profile showing your expertise, organisation and country.

03

Global Directory

Be discoverable within the Advisory Council member directory and professional community.

04

Research & Briefings

Access member-oriented research, briefings and specialist content from Forensic Times.

05

Editorial Opportunities

Opportunities to contribute expert perspectives and articles, subject to normal editorial review.

06

Events & Community

Participate in member activities and receive applicable benefits across Forensic Times events.

Built around the ecosystem

One Council. Multiple disciplines.

The Forensic Times ecosystem connects specialists across forensic science, investigation, cyber, intelligence, law and research.

Forensic laboratory and evidence analysis
01 Forensic Science
Digital evidence and device analysis
02 Digital Forensics
Cyber threat monitoring and response
03 Cybersecurity
Open-source intelligence and investigation
04 OSINT
Global threat intelligence and analysis
05 Threat Intelligence
Operational policing and investigations
06 Law Enforcement
Crime patterns, behaviour and evidence
07 Criminology
Law, justice and professional practice
08 Legal
Academic research and knowledge development
09 Research
Evidence-led investigative reporting
10 Investigative Journalism

Profile example

Showcase your expertise professionally.

Members can build a clear, structured professional presence within the Forensic Times ecosystem.

Dr. Adedamola Oladeinde
Forensic Times Leadership Profile

Dr. Adedamola Oladeinde

Chair, Forensic Times · P.Eng. · Ph.D. · DBA · ICD.D

Dr. Oladeinde is presented by Forensic Times as an accomplished board director, governance advisor and executive with more than two decades of global leadership across energy, mining, nuclear, manufacturing and technology sectors.

His published profile highlights corporate governance, strategic transformation, risk oversight, innovation and ethical leadership, together with academic and executive credentials.

Corporate Governance
Strategic Transformation
Risk Oversight
Innovation
Ethical Leadership
Global Executive Leadership
View Full Leadership Profile →
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WIFS Members

See recognised professional expertise.

Explore WIFS member profiles and see how specialist experience, qualifications and career records can be presented through a strong professional identity.

Professional identity becomes professional visibility.

These member examples show the level of professional detail that can be communicated through a structured profile — and the value of being visible within a specialist professional community.

Professional profiles
Global visibility
Research & knowledge
Events & mentorship
Niamh Smith

Niamh Smith

Lecturer · Forensic Taphonomy · Genetics

Bath College · United Kingdom

WIFS Member · United Kingdom

Lecturer in Forensic and Criminal Investigation at Bath College — BSc and MSc in forensic science, with research specialisms in forensic taphonomy and genetics.

Taphonomy Genetics Forensic Education Criminal Investigation
Dianna Strain

Dianna Strain

Retired FBI Special Agent · Expert Witness · Forensic Educator

SageEdge Consulting LLC · United States

WIFS Member · United States

Twenty years on the FBI Evidence Response Team — 9/11, Las Vegas, Fort Hood. Now expert witness in crime scene reconstruction and Senior Adjunct Professor at Abilene Christian University.

FBI ERT Crime Scene Expert Witness Terrorism
Beth Nurse

Beth Nurse

CSI Lecturer · CSM · Network Founder

University of South Wales · Wales

WIFS Member · Wales

16+ years as CSI and Crime Scene Manager in UK policing. Now Lecturer and MSc Course Leader at University of South Wales. Founder of the Wales & West Forensic Network.

Crime Scene Major Crime CBRNe Forensic Education
Cathryne D. Smith

Cathryne D. Smith

Forensic Scientist · Educator · Consultant

CS Forensic Science Consulting · University of South Alabama

WIFS Member

Principal forensic consultant, adjunct professor, and DFS candidate — advancing evidence interpretation through research, expert witness practice and forensic science.

Forensic Biology Forensic Entomology DNA Analysis Expert Witness
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Role Overview

A Council role built around expertise, relationships and impact.

The Forensic Times Advisory Council brings experienced professionals into a structured advisory community where expertise, introductions, strategic insight and professional contributions can create meaningful opportunities for the Member and Forensic Times.

Position Advisory Council Member
Forensic Times FZC
Organization Forensic Times FZC · registered with Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone Authority · forensictimes.com
Time Commitment Approximately 2–5 hours per month, including quarterly advisory meetings and agreed activities.

Compensation Structure

Earn from the value you create.

This is a voluntary advisory appointment with no fixed salary or retainer. Members can earn directly from qualifying opportunities they originate, introduce or substantially facilitate, and from eligible sponsored content they personally author.

Mechanism One

Success Fee

A standard 10% success fee applies to any sponsorship, partnership or investment agreement the Member originates, introduces or substantially facilitates and Forensic Times subsequently executes. There is no maximum limit on total earnings.

Sponsorship value$75,000 Success fee rate10% Resulting Member payment$7,500
Mechanism Two

Sponsored Content Revenue Share

When a Member personally authors eligible sponsored content — such as branded articles, opinion pieces or research contributions — the Member receives 80% of net revenue, with 20% retained by the Platform. Content remains subject to editorial approval.

Content package value$10,000 Member share$8,000 (80%) Platform share$2,000 (20%)

Benefits of Appointment

What Council Members receive.

Event Access

Complimentary or sponsored access to relevant industry seminars, conferences and summits.

Keynote Opportunities

Consideration for keynote engagements, panel discussions and speaking opportunities associated with Forensic Times.

Professional Network

Opportunities to engage with forensic laboratories, academic institutions, law enforcement, legal professionals and sponsors.

Public Recognition

Formal recognition within the Forensic Times ecosystem, including opportunities for profiles, bylines and interviews.

Priority Research Access

Early access to applicable research, industry reports and editorial insights ahead of public release.

Magazine Coverage

Opportunity for featured coverage of the Member in Forensic Times Magazine.

Onboarding Travel Reimbursement

Reasonable travel and accommodation costs may be reimbursed when a Member facilitates the onboarding of an investor or strategic partner.

Sponsored Event Trips

Eligible Members may receive sponsored travel and accommodation to attend selected Forensic Times events and summits.

How it works

Join the Advisory Council in three simple steps.

STEP 01

Choose your membership

Select Annual or Lifetime membership.

STEP 02

Checkout securely

Click your membership option and complete the secure checkout.

STEP 03

Join the Council

Complete your purchase and receive your membership and onboarding details.

Questions

Before you join.

Who is the Advisory Council for?

The Council is intended for professionals, researchers, educators, practitioners and emerging professionals working in or connected to forensic science, cybersecurity, digital investigation, intelligence, criminology, law, journalism and related fields.

Is this a Board of Directors or governance role?

No. The Advisory Council is a fee-based professional membership community. It does not provide voting rights, fiduciary duties, corporate governance authority, regulatory authority or management authority at Forensic Times FZC.

What do I receive after joining?

Membership includes the benefits described on this page, including Council Member identity, certificate, membership ID, professional profile, directory presence and applicable content, community and event benefits.

What is the difference between Annual and Lifetime?

Annual membership is $1,000 per year. Lifetime membership is $5,000 as a one-time payment and does not require annual renewal for the member's lifetime, subject to the applicable membership terms and Council policies.

Can I use the Council Member title professionally?

Yes, as a personal professional designation consistent with the membership terms. It must not be used to imply government status, regulatory authority, corporate governance authority or an endorsement that Forensic Times has not expressly granted.

How do I join?

Select Annual or Lifetime membership and use the Join button to go directly to the membership checkout. No separate application form is required on this page.

Forensic Times Advisory Council

Join the Forensic Times Advisory Council.

Build a recognized professional presence across forensic science, cybersecurity, digital investigation, intelligence, criminology, law, research and investigative journalism with the Forensic Times Advisory Council.

Join Annual — $1,000 Join Lifetime — $5,000

Advisory Council membership is a fee-based professional membership offered by Forensic Times FZC. Membership does not provide corporate governance, voting, fiduciary, regulatory or governmental authority. Membership and its benefits are subject to the applicable Membership Terms, Code of Conduct, Terms of Use, Refund Policy and Privacy Policy.

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