Welcome to the Home Office Scientific Development Branch website

The Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) supports the Home Office’s work to protect the public using advances in science and technology.

We provide advice, support, innovative technology and operational capability to help the Home Office achieve its key objectives of protecting the public, reducing crime, especially drug related and violent crime, and managing migration.

Read more about us and who we work with.

Whats new to this site?

HOSDB Exhibition 2010 - register now

HOSDB's 2010 exhibition is expanding at a new locatiion. Register now to ensure your attendance.
CCTV DVD

Free training DVD for non-technical users and information about CCTV guidance.