(Posted)Reports

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California Crime Laboratory Review Task Force Report, 2009: An Examination of Forensic Science in California http://ag.ca.gov/publications/crime_labs_report.pdf National Academy of Sciences:  Study of Forensic Science in the U.S. www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12589 https://download.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12589 Pro-Publica Journalism in the Public Interest “Post-Mortem” — Report on Death...

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Links to Organizations

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American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) www.aafs.org American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD) www.ascld.org Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners www.afte.org California Association of Crime Lab Directors www.cacld.net California Association of Criminalists http://www.cacnews.org Forensic Expert Witness Association www.forensic.org Forensic Quality Services www.fqsforensics.org Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (AAFS – FEPAC) http://www.aafs.org/fepac Forensic Science Policy and Management’s...

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Post For Students

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Are you interested in becoming a forensic scientist? The following websites have information you will find useful. In addition to the information about careers, colleges and universities, I recommend you read some of the job descriptions and requirements in the Employment sections to learn about the different roles people play in the diverse field of Forensic Science and decide which one might be right for you. American Academy of Forensic Sciences (www.aafs.org) Resources Young Forensic Scientists Forum Employment Students Choosing a Career Colleges & Universities American Society of...

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