Revised 10-12-2009

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Accrediting Forensic Excellence

The goal of this program is to establish a mechanism whereby the forensic community can assess, recognize and monitor organizations or professional boards that certify individual forensic scientists or other forensic specialists.  This program has been established with the support and grant assistance of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

The National Academy of Sciences published in February 2009 an assessment of the forensic sciences, Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States.  View the Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board’s comments on this important National Academy of Sciences’ report.

Liability and Public Notice:  The Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board (FSAB) shall assume no liability to any persons, entities or organizations by reason of the adoption and implementation of the FSAB accreditation program.  All persons, entities and organizations are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any forensic certification body.