How environmental science helps catch criminals in Britain's waterways

Death in Britain's Waterways - Professor Carolyn Roberts · 3:23 · Video: Gresham College · Watch at the source

In short: Professor Carolyn Roberts demonstrates how scientific expertise is used to assist police investigations, from tracking how bodies move through river systems to the high-speed pursuit of mannequins on jet skis.

The video explores the intersection of environmental technology and forensic investigation. The inaugural Frank Jackson Professor of the Environment at Gresham College, Professor Carolyn Roberts, describes how her research aids criminal prosecutions.

In her role as a Senior Scientist for the UK Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), Roberts works to bridge the gap between industry and academia to accelerate environmental technology breakthroughs.

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