Doug Carner - Audio and Video Forensic Analyst
Doug Carner AVFA, CCFE, CPP
Doug Carner is the owner of Authentic Forensics (a division of Forensic Protection, Inc), a company that provides audio and video forensic analysis. authentication and enhancement services to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and other legal professionals. He is a well-known expert in the field of audio-video forensics, with decades of experience working with analog and digital media files Mr. Carner earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Davis in 1989 with Phi Beta Kappa honors. After graduation, he founded a successful multimedia, software and electronics firm and created several inventions, before deciding to pursue a career in audio and video forensics.
Mr. Carner is certified as an audio-video forensics analyst. He is also certified as a Certified Computer Forensics Examiner and Certified Protection Professional. Mr. Carner has worked on a wide range of cases throughout his career, including both criminal investigations and civil litigation. Mr. Carner has provided expert testimony for both the prosecution and the defense in homicide trials. In addition to his work as an audio and video forensic expert. Mr. Carner has also served the forensic community, as the Digital Forensics Chair for the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners (2019-2024), “Audio, Video & Photo Analysis”, Los Angeles Superior Court Panel of Experts (2014-2024), “Forensic committee” Chair, American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (2018), “Executive Board”, Forensic Expert Witness Association, Los Angeles chapter (2016), and “Science and Practices” committee, International Association for Identification CA Division (2015-2016)
Mr. Carner is also the owner of the "Forensic - Audio Video Innovations and Solutions", a professional group with over 6000 members. Mr. Carner is a strong advocate for the use of audio and video forensic analysis in criminal investigations and civil proceedings. He believes that audio and video evidence can be an invaluable tool in helping to establish the truth and bring justice to victims and their families.
