Overview

Through a partnership with the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD), the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence has provided a variety of webinars, podcasts, reports, and tools covering a wide array of topics.

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

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

Podcasts

2017 Leadership Special Release Season

2018 Case Studies Season

2018 Drugs Season

2018 Forensic Advancement 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.

Stress, Trauma, and Burnout in Forensic Scientists

← Back to Webinar Series Page Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Duration: 1 hour Overview The world of forensic science and death investigation is always unpredictable and demanding. Large caseloads, hazardous materials, traumatic evidence,…

Bridging Generational Gaps in the Laboratory

← Back to Webinar Series Page This webinar originally occurred on March 21, 2023 Duration: 1 hour Overview This webinar will address a common cross-cultural issue experienced every day in the crime laboratory and within the greater criminal justice community,…

How to Recruit and Retain Quality Employees

← Back to Webinar Series Page This webinar originally occurred on March 14, 2023 Duration: 1 hour Overview One of the biggest challenges that forensic laboratories face is hiring and retaining great employees. The loss of one person has a…