2010 - May 3
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General AnnouncementsKICK-OFF notice for the ASCLD Forensic Service Provider Initiative : This is the first effort of its kind, without the assistance of the federal goverment, to collect important information from the forensic community. The goal is to identify all crime labs and forensic units in the nation between May 3, and July 31, 2010. Forensic reform legislation will likely be passed this summer as a result of the recently released NAS report "Strengthing Forensic Science in the United States:A Path Forward". The data collected in this initiative will arm us with the knowledge we need to estimate the costs associated with comprehensive forensic reform, to improve our strategic planning processes, and to increase our outreach efforts to strengthen public safety missions and goals around the world. Thank-you in advance to all who participate in making this initiative a success. (If you have not been contacted and would like additional information, please contact your regional ASCLD advocacy representative http://ascld.org/content/outreach )
LABORATORY DATA SECURITY ISSUE ALERT- How are copies disposed of.... watch this video at: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6412572n
ASCLD/LAB is announcing an ASCLD/LAB-International Preparation Course scheduled for September 27-29, 2010 in Columbus, OH. The informational document and registration form are posted at www.ascld-lab.org > Training.
Quick Links
Below please find all of the forms and information you will need to register for this year's symposium in Baltimore. If you have any problems with the online registration, please contact Cindy at office@ascld.org or by phone at 919-773-2044. General Symposium and Workshop Registration Announcement and Workshop Schedule
President Greene is requesting your comments on forensic reform legislation that is nearing introduction in Congress. We have a unique opportunity to review the attached outline and provide comments, which will be reviewed by the CFSO. Our laboratories will be greatly affected by this legislation so we are encouraging our members to get involved if they can.
Please click this link http://forensicreform.questionpro.com to review the outline and submit your comments.
News around the globe
The CSI Effect: How TV Influences True Crime
Discovery News Experts are finding that TV crime dramas are having an increasing influence on juries India to set up DNA data banks
India India will set up several DNA data banks at the national and state levels to strengthen forensic investigation. Wisconsin Eliminates DNA Backlog
Wisconsin The Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory has succeeded in eliminating its DNA backlog by hiring 31 new DNA analysts and implementing new technology. |
Employment OpportunitiesForensic Mentor/Laboratory Advisor-Iraq National Forensic ProgramDynCorp InternationalIraq Supervising Forensic Scientist Tech-0New Mexico Department of Public SafetySante Fe NM Criminalist IICity of ChandlerChandler AZ Senior ScientistResearch and Productivity CouncilFredericton NB Criminalist II Firearms ExaminerRhode Island State Crime LaboratoryKingston RI
Forensic ChemistCity of ValdostaVadosta GA Serologist/DNA AnalystHamilton County Coroner's LaboratoryCincinnati OH Senior Forensic ScientistCity of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque NM |
