LEAP

LABORATORIES AND EDUCATORS ALLIANCE PROGRAM

WHAT IS LEAP?

The goal of the Laboratories and Educators Alliance Program (LEAP) is to facilitate collaborative research between academia and forensic science laboratories. This joint effort between the American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD) and the Council of Forensic Science Educators (COFSE) identifies forensic science needs and provides a platform for laboratories, researchers, and industry partners to seek partnerships and projects that align with their mutual research capabilities.

LEAP Enables Partnership Opportunities:

  • Subject Matter Expert Information Exchanges
  • Support for Research, Testing, Evaluation & Validations
  • Statistical Support/Consulting
  • Curriculum Assistance/Seminar Series Speaking Opportunities
  • Sharing /Use of Advanced Instrumentation
  • Joint Presentations/Publications
  • Internship Opportunities

A PICTURE OF SUCCESS

Watch below to see how the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Washburn University have established a successful and mutually beneficial research partnership.

LEAP PARTNERS

Over 150 LEAP Collaborating Partners (Laboratories, Academia, and Industry Partners) across 10 countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, Italy, Spain, Belize, Armenia, and Saudi Arabia.

This is the largest Forensic Research Network in the World! Click on the Map above to find forensic research partners near you. Want to join this research network and be added to the LEAP Map – sign up below.

LEAP SIGN-UP

Interested in starting a partnership with a forensic science laboratory, University, or Industry Partner? Looking to expand your organization's network of strategic partners and collaborators. Please sign up today!

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LEAP Partnership Award

The goal of the award is to recognize an outstanding partnership between collaborating LEAP partners (Laboratories, Academia, and Industry Partners)

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