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.
Watch below to see how the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Washburn University have established a successful and mutually beneficial research partnership.
Over 140 LEAP Collaborating Partners (Laboratories, Academia, and Industry Partners) across 7 countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, Italy, 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.
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!
The goal of the award is to recognize an outstanding partnership between collaborating LEAP partners (Laboratories, Academia, and Industry Partners)
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