Overview
The Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (FTCOE) has partnered with the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) to help ensure the advancement of current forensic science research, practice, and technologies is explored and disseminated to professionals in the scientific and justice communities.
The ASCLD is a nonprofit professional society of crime laboratory directors and forensic science managers dedicated to providing excellence in forensic science through leadership and innovation. The purpose of the organization is to foster professional interests, assist the development of laboratory management principles and techniques; acquire, preserve and disseminate forensic based information; maintain and improve communications among crime laboratory directors; and to promote, encourage and maintain the highest standards of practice in the field.
Scroll down to explore some of our most recent collaborations with the ASCLD. This partner page is updated regularly. You can also find the most recent deliverables from this partnership by searching “ASCLD” in our website search bar.
Webinars
ASCLD Train the Director Webinar Series
- 2019 Topics | Digital Forensics, Fire Debris Analysis, Quality Assurance, and Crime Gun Intelligence
- 2020 Topics | Quality Assurance, Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Toxicology, and Marijuana Analysis
- 2021 Topics | Creating an Unbiased Culture in the Laboratory, New Hire Onboarding, Online Learning Platforms, and 3D Firearm Technology
- 2022 Topics | BJA Forensic Grants, Applying the OSAC Registry of Standards, COVID-19 Impact on Forensic Laboratories, and Marijuana Legalization Laws
- 2023 Topics | Standards Development, Positive Quality Culture, Case Management, and Digital Tools
- 2024 Topics | Decision Analysis Studies in Pattern Evidence Examinations, Modern Applications of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), and Results from the Most Recent Census of Publicly Funded Forensic Crime Laboratories (CPFFCL)
ASCLD Emerging Issues Webinar Series
- 2020 Topics | Stress and Vicarious Trauma, Tackling Employee Wellness, and Drug Exposures in the Forensic Laboratory
- 2021 Topics | Impact of COVID-19, Remote Work, Remote Testimony, and Wellness
- 2023 Topics | Recruitment and Retention, Bridging Generational Gaps, and Management Response to Trauma and Stress
- 2024 Topics | Advancing Collaborative Research Partnerships, Gun Crime Investigations, and Implementing Standards on the OSAC Registry
Additional ASCLD Webinars
2014 Webinars
2015 Webinars
2016 Webinars
2019 Webinars
Podcasts
2017 Leadership Special Release Season
2018 Case Studies Season
2018 Drugs Season
2018 Forensic Advancement Season
- Just the Soul of the Profession
- Just Cognitive Bias Awareness
- Just Foresight on Sexual Assault Kits
- Just Psychological Resiliency
- Just ASCLD Rapid DNA Committee
- Just Millennials
- Just Throwing Darts at the Opioid Crisis
- Just a Paradigm Shift for Forensic Scientists
- Just Transparency in Public Communications
- Just Blind Proficiency Testing
- Just Mass Casualty Events
2023 Resilient Leadership Season
Reports
Tools
Events
Funding for these Forensic Technology Center of Excellence resources has been provided by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this webinar series are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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