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Standard Practices for Method Validation in Forensic Toxicology
This document delineates minimum standards of practice for validating analytical methods used in the field of forensic toxicology that target specific analytes or analyte classes. Specifically, it is intended for the subdisciplines of postmortem forensic toxicology, human perform...
Standard for Footwear/Tire Examination Proficiency Testing Program
This standard outlines the requirements for proficiency test providers and footwear and tire examiners for creating proficiency tests appropriate for use by a footwear and tire examiner. The standard also provides recommendations for testing frequency. The guidance provided is p...
Best Practice Recommendation for Casting Footwear and Tire Impression Evidence at the...
This document provides best practice recommendations for casting of footwear and tire impression evidence by appropriate personnel. Following the recommendations set forth in this document should result in the optimal recovery of impressions. Deviations from this document may/may...
Standard for Examination of Documents for Indentations
This standard summarizes commonly accepted techniques, technologies, and procedures used by forensic document examiners for the examination of documents for indentations.
Standard for the Examination of Documents for Alterations
This document establishes the minimum required procedure(s) used by Forensic Document Examiners (FDE) in the examination of documents for alterations.
Standard for Examination of Stamping Devices and Stamp Impressions
This standard provides procedures to be used by forensic document examiners for forensic examinations and comparisons involving stamp impressions (often referred to as rubber stamp impressions) and stamping devices.
Guidelines for Opinions and Testimony in Forensic Toxicology
This document delineates guidelines for best practices in forensic toxicology opinions and testimony. Specifically, it is intended for the subdisciplines of human performance toxicology (e.g., driving-under-the-influence of alcohol or drugs and drug-facilitated crimes), postmorte...
Standard for Report Content in Forensic Toxicology
This document delineates the requirements for reporting results from forensic toxicology analyses. Specifically, it is intended for the subdisciplines of human performance toxicology (e.g., driving- under-the-influence of alcohol or drugs and drug-facilitated crimes), postmortem ...
Standard for the Analytical Scope and Sensitivity of Forensic Toxicological Testing of...
This document delineates the minimum requirements for target analytes and analytical sensitivity for the forensic toxicological testing of blood specimens collected in medicolegal death investigations. This document does not cover the analysis of urine, tissues, or other specimen...