Dear ASCLD Colleagues,
ASCLD develops leaders through our Leadership Academy, Train the Directors and Emerging Issues Webinar Series, and the Annual Symposia. We shape the development of standards through our leadership and involvement in OSAC and the US TAG to ISO TC 272. We provide many resources for our membership in our Manager’s Toolkit. We assist laboratories in achieving accreditation, advocate for legislation that supports forensic science, and develop innovative research partnerships; the list goes on and on.
For this great work to continue, and for ASCLD to grow and thrive, we need our members to step up and lead the organization by serving on the ASCLD Board of Directors. Our roles as leaders in the forensic science profession have become more and more complex. On top of this, add the complexities of our personal lives and sprinkle it with pandemic stress. Many of us have little time and energy to spare - I understand. However, being a Board member is not an independent journey. You are a member of a high-performing team of leaders working collectively to move ASCLD forward in pursuit of our mission.
As a Board member you are a voice representing your laboratory, the ASCLD members, and all of forensics on matters that impact our profession locally, nationally, and internationally. Current and previous Board members have testified in front of Congress, participated in national task groups, traveled internationally to represent the United States forensic science community, and so many more unique opportunities. Accreditation in forensics, certification, and centers of excellence can track their history back to ASCLD in which the Board of Directors supported these initiatives both financially and with volunteers to set them on a path to success.
Representing our more than 650 members has been one of the greatest honors, and challenges, I have experienced. I invite you to become a member of our Board of Directors and help us in continuing the legacy which has shaped our profession.
For additional information please contact Executive Director John Byrd at executivedirector@ascld.org
Be well,
Erin
Erin P. Forry
ASCLD President
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August 22-26, 2021 | Together Toward Tomorrow | Boston, MA
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Are you interested in presenting at ASCLD 2021? Click HERE to submit an abstract.
Continue to watch the 2021 ASCLD Symposium website here. for important updates. If you have any questions, please contact our Symposium Chair, Laura Sudkamp, laura.sudkamp@ky.gov.
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ASCLD monthly board meeting
3rd Friday of every month
Next meeting: May 21, 2021 at 1:00pm EST
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Weekly News and Resources |
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Please continue to tag your lab photos on social media with the hashtag #ASCLDfun
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Please send all CLM submissions to our new electronic form!
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The Division of Forensic Sciences in Wisconsin is requesting your assistance!
The crime laboratories in Wisconsin have continued to balance caseload, turnaround times and effective case management. Similar to other crime laboratories, Wisconsin has strived to meet the demands via the acquisition of positions, implementation of submission guidelines and efficient process improvements/workflows. We are asking that you participate in a short survey that is acute and specific in subject matter: processing of felon in possession cases. Our goal is to gather data from our crime lab partners in order to evaluate our own submission guidelines and approach. We appreciate your insight and assistance. Please see our link to our survey here.
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Crime Lab Minute Sponsors
For More Information, Click the LOGO below:
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Consortium of
Forensic Science Organizations
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The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) invites you to the 2021 Field Update to learn more about our activities and accomplishments from the past year. Our team of researchers will highlight the Center’s current research projects, and give you information and tools you can use. The Field Update will provide you a chance to give feedback, suggestions or ask questions. The event is free and will be presented June 14th from 11am-4pm CDT.
To find out more, click here.
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This webinar will address general concepts of both Lean and Six Sigma philosophies and the benefit of joining both principles as a tool for the improvement of operational processes within a forensic laboratory .
Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:00 am, Eastern Daylight Time
For more information, click here.
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Join us for the Summer of LIMS!
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JusticeTrax will be virtually hosting a series of Microsoft Teams Live Events and Teams Meetings throughout June, July, and August 2021. Content will include Product Showcases, customer presentations, opportunities to connect with other users, and – of course – FUN. These bite sized portions of the UGM experience will add up to 16 hours of content for a $100 individual registration fee. Or you can register your organization for just $500. Details are available at https://justicetrax.com/summer-of-lims-2021/
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The newly-formed National Association of Forensic Laboratory Counsel will have its first annual meeting and training session on May 19 and 20, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. This virtual training session is open to any attorney advising a public forensic laboratory that primarily provides forensic services to government or law enforcement agencies. The training agenda and registration form are attached. For more information regarding membership in the Association, please contact Amy C. Jenkins at amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov.
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Recently, the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) held a webinar on the Value of Forensics. The webinar can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/5lDz7omqvSg. See presentations from training below:
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2021 Current Trends Symposium on Forensic Toxicology
Registration is now open for the 2021 Current Trends Symposium on Forensic Toxicology (May 31st – June 4th). Click here for the description of this symposium and click here for the symposium schedule.
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Advanced Homicide Annual Spring Seminar
Hosted by Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
Famous Cases Revisited (flyer)
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Donations to ASCLD can now be made online! This is a great way to honor the memory of a forensic colleague, to commemorate a life event for that person who has everything, or to otherwise assist in supporting the tireless efforts of the ASCLD organization in the pursuit of excellence in forensic science management. The donation page can be accessed by clicking HERE or by visiting the ASCLD website and clicking on "Donate to ASCLD" under the "Member Site" tab (this donation page is accessible even to non-members). Please consider donating and do share this information with anyone you think might be interested.
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The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
65 Glen Road, Suite 123
Garner, NC 27529
Phone: 919.773.2044
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