Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science

November OSAC Standards Bulletin: We've added two new OSAC Proposed Standards to the Registry in footwear & tire and facial & iris identification. Provide your feedback by December 2 on four other standards being considered for the Registry and seven forensic science standards that are currently open for comment at the Academy Standards Board (ASB) and ASTM International. Learn about OSAC's upcoming Annual Implementer Meeting on November 14, our updated Registry webpage and Forensic Science Standards Library, the newest FSSB members, where we've been out and about, and more! https://lnkd.in/e92FwC95 #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

Calling all facial examiners: Our colleagues at NIST are conducting a study to measure the difference in the accuracy of forensic facial comparisons on different races and need your help. Learn more about this study and participate #ForensicScience #Forensics #NIST #FacialIdentification

Check out OSAC’s NEW Forensic Science Standards Library! This interactive database provides the current forensic science standards landscape and allows users to search for standards in the various stages of development, by the standards developing organization or OSAC subcommittee, and keywords: https://lnkd.in/eZU63CCW #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

Congratulations to Dr. Tatiana Trejos, recipient of the 2024 Sharon B. Nakich Award! This peer-to-peer award memorializes a NIST colleague, Sharon Nakich, who served OSAC with passion, kindness, and wholehearted dedication. Read more about Dr. Trejo's accomplishments and contributions in support of OSAC's goals: https://lnkd.in/eNJ2RfFF #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

OSAC shared updates on the latest standards development and implementation efforts at the 2024 Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers Training Conference held this week in Daytona Beach, FL. Stay tuned for a detailed report coming out later this fall about the current state of implementation. In the meantime, learn more about how you can make an impact and help to strengthen forensic science through standards: https://lnkd.in/guxh9eGi #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

Check out the latest OSAC Standards Bulletin! We've added six standards to the Registry this month in the areas of forensic toxicology, biology/DNA, gunshot residue, and friction ridge, along with an updated version of ASTM E2917 (Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs). Provide your feedback by November 4 on an OSAC Proposed Standard on terminology for shooting reconstruction that is being considered for the Registry and on 14 other forensic science standards that are currently open for comment at the Academy Standards Board (ASB), ASTM International, and the Facial Identification Scientific Working Group - FISWG. View the newly published ASTM standard for organic gunshot residue and five newly published standards from the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE). See how standards implementation correlates to the latest Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) report, learn how you can submit your implementation activities, and more! https://lnkd.in/e6Ca_JRT #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

It takes a village to develop and continually improve standards. We’d like to thank each one of our dedicated contributors for volunteering their valuable time to this important process! If you want to help strengthen forensic science through standards, consider joining us: https://lnkd.in/enxEjXYd #ForensicScienceWeek #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

Fairness and justice in the legal system requires the use of valid and reliable forensic science. One way of helping to ensure that the science used in our courts is sound is the implementation of the forensic science standards on the OSAC Registry. These standards can serve as a starting place for lawyers, judges, and others in the legal system to gain a deeper understanding of scientific disciplines and help experts and lay people alike speak a common language. Check out our new webpage designed for legal stakeholders to learn about and realize the benefit of standards: https://lnkd.in/eKK7wecS #ForensicScienceWeek #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

Calling all forensic science service providers: Is your organization using standards on the OSAC Registry? Let us know! Even though our Open Enrollment event has closed, we’ll gladly take implementation information at any time! Join the cohort of 200+ OSAC Registry Implementers who are putting standards into action: https://lnkd.in/guxh9eGi #ForensicScienceWeek #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards

From the classroom to the crime scene, to the lab, to the courtroom – standards can have a huge impact, but only if they are used! Hear from some forensic science service providers about the benefits they’ve experienced implementing standards on the OSAC Registry: https://lnkd.in/ejC5earT #ForensicScienceWeek #ForensicOSAC #ForensicScience #Forensics #Standards