American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (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 communication among crime laboratory directors; and to promote, encourage, and maintain the highest standards of practice in the field.

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Resources

ASCLD's mission is to equip crime laboratory leadership.

Visit the resource centers below for helpful information for crime laboratory leaders.

Accreditation

Helpful resources for labs
seeking accreditation

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Opioids

Information on the opioid epidemic
for labs and the public

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Toolkit

Resources to equip
forensic managers

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FSI-Synergy

FSI Synergy

An international open access journal dedicated to the forensic sciences and its cross-disciplinary effects on the administration of justice


FSI-Synergy is the preferred journal of ASCLD

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KEY INITIATIVES

Membership

Membership

Learn about membership benefits, available resources, and opportunities within ASCLD. More →

Symposium

Symposium

Don't miss the annual ASCLD Symposium which offers quality training and lasting connections. More →

Academy

Academy

The ASCLD Leadership Academy offers high impact training for forensic laboratory management. More →

Research

Research

Research priorities and collaboration opportunities between forensic labs & academia. More →

Our Sponsors

Our sponsors provide valuable support to the ASCLD organization. The Board of Directors is grateful to our sponsoring organizations that help us provide services and support to our members. Please take a moment and visit the vendors’ webpages below.

Interesting in supporting ASCLD? Click HERE.

JusticeTrax

JusticeTrax has developed software solutions for the law enforcement and forensic communities since 1995. With installations ranging from small, single-site laboratories of five users to extremely large multi-site installations with over 500 users, JusticeTrax is honored to serve some of the most sophisticated crime laboratories on six continents. Now as part of Versaterm Public Safety, we are working together to build and deliver an ecosystem that fosters community safety and more just outcomes through innovative and purposeful integrations across the public safety spectrum. JusticeTrax products are now available as a hosted solution in JusticeTrax Cloud. Designed by forensic scientists for forensic scientists, our solutions are configurable to address the needs of all testing disciplines within the forensic laboratory.

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University of Florida

Established in fall of 2000, the University of Florida’s award-winning forensic science online graduate program is the world’s largest and most prestigious forensic science program. Built for working professionals, the program is entirely online with interactive modules that are released over the semester. You can choose from five specialized concentrations to tailor your M.S. or graduate certificate to your career goals.

With over 2000 alumni from 70+ countries, you will be part of the world’s largest forensic science graduate alumni network. Apply today!

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

The Bureau of Justice Assistance offers support to the forensic sciences field via funding programs, education, development of tools, and stakeholder outreach and engagement.

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