Strengthening forensic science in the United States : a path forward /

Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are need...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Science Community, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science, Technology, and Law, National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2009.
Subjects:	Forensic sciences > United States. Criminal investigation > United States. Evidence, Criminal > United States. Criminal investigation. Evidence, Criminal. Forensic sciences. United States.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo131120

Table of Contents:

Introduction
The forensic science community and the need for integrated governance
The admission of forensic science evidence in litigation law and science
The principles of science and interpreting scientific data
Descriptions of some forensic science disciplines
Improving methods, practice, and performance in forensic science
Strengthening oversight of forensic science practice
Education and training in forensic science
Medical examiner and coroner systems : current and future needs
Automated fingerprint identification systems
Homeland Security and the forensic science disciplines.