Dear ASCLD Colleagues,
Plastic is the new toilet paper.
A recent NPR podcast discusses something that many of our laboratories have known for quite a while – the pandemic has caused a shortage in consumables such as pipette tips and swabs that is impacting us.
The ASCLD Board has received emails from members asking for guidance and support in this dilemma and it has been a topic of discussion at committee meetings as well. I invite you all to log into the ASCLD Forum on our Member’s Site and share your questions, concerns, and suggestions about this and other topics.
Have a terrific week!
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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Elizabeth L. Clare, Chloe K. Economou, Chris G. Faulkes, James D. Gilbert, Frances Bennett, Rosie Drinkwater and Joanne E. Littlefair School of Biological and Chemical Sciences,
Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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Last chance to sign up for the next Lightening Talk! The sixth episode will be held on Thursday May 6th at 1:00 EST and will focus on Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science. To register, visit https://www.ascld.org/forensic-research-committee/. Click here for more information on our speakers
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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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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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