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074			_a0718-A (online)
086	0		_aJ 28.2:F 76/6
099			_aJ 28.2:F 76/6
245	0	0	_aStrengthening forensic science in the United States : _ba path forward / _cCommittee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Science Community, Committee on Science, Technology, and Law Policy and Global Affairs, Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences.
264		1	_aWashington, D.C. : _bNational Academies Press, _c2009.
264		4	_c�2009
300			_a1 online resource (xx, 328 pages) : _bone map
336			_btxt
337			_bc _2rdamedia
338			_bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0	0	_gIntroduction -- _tThe forensic science community and the need for integrated governance -- _tThe admission of forensic science evidence in litigation law and science -- _tThe principles of science and interpreting scientific data -- _tDescriptions of some forensic science disciplines -- _tImproving methods, practice, and performance in forensic science -- _tStrengthening oversight of forensic science practice -- _tEducation and training in forensic science -- _tMedical examiner and coroner systems : current and future needs -- _tAutomated fingerprint identification systems -- _tHomeland Security and the forensic science disciplines.
520			_aScores 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 needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.
536			_aNational Institute of Justice _b2006-DN-BX-0001
588			_aDescription based on online resource; title from PDF cover (NCJRS, viewed January 21, 2020).
710	2		_aNational Academies Press (U.S.),
710	2		_aNational Research Council (U.S.). _bCommittee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Science Community.
710	2		_aNational Research Council (U.S.). _bCommittee on Science, Technology, and Law.
710	2		_aNational Research Council (U.S.). _bCommittee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics.
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _tStrengthening forensic science in the United States _w(DLC) 2009011443 _w(OCoLC)317068125
856	4	0	_uhttps://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo131120
650		0	_aForensic sciences _zUnited States.
650		0	_aCriminal investigation _zUnited States.
650		0	_aEvidence, Criminal _zUnited States.
650		7	_aCriminal investigation. _2fast
650		7	_aEvidence, Criminal. _2fast
650		7	_aForensic sciences. _2fast
651		7	_aUnited States. _2fast
942			_2sudocs _c8