Academy Standards Board
The Academy Standards Board develops consensus based forensic science standards within an American National Standards Institute accredited framework, and provides training to support those standards. Our work enhances the mission of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences to empower the forensic, criminal justice, and legal communities.
Standards make it possible to produce scientifically sound results on a global scale. Working and collaborating with ASB, we can make today's innovations tomorrow's standards as we strive to unite the sciences for justice.
- Kevin LothridgeStandards Resources and Training
Training, tools, and resources provided by the AAFS as funded by a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Documents Open for Comment
Standard for Examination of Mechanical Checkwriter Impressions and Machines
Best Practice Recommendation for Limited Friction Ridge Examinations
Standard for Veterinary Forensic Postmortem Examination
Standard for Veterinary Forensic Live Animal Examination
Published Standards
Scope of Expertise in Forensic Document Examination
Standard for Collection of Known DNA Samples from Domestic Mammals
Standard Method for the Examination and Documentation of Ammunition and Ammunition...
Best Practice Recommendation for the Detection and Collection of Footwear and Tire...
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Help us continue to safeguard justice, integrity, and fairness with science-based consensus forensic standards.
Forensic Standards Training Opportunities
Resources available include the ASB's Style Manual used to develop ASB Standards, ANSI education and training, and video trainings.
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