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.
Resources
ASCLD's mission is to equip crime laboratory leadership.
Visit the resource centers below for helpful information for crime laboratory leaders.
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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
KEY INITIATIVES
Membership
Learn about membership benefits, available resources, and opportunities within ASCLD. More →
Symposium
Don't miss the annual ASCLD Symposium which offers quality training and lasting connections. More →
Academy
The ASCLD Leadership Academy offers high impact training for forensic laboratory management. More →
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.
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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. Visit JusticeTrax
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