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Mastering Measurement Uncertainty: From Theory to Practical Application
ANSI/ASB Standard 056 | Like any standard, there are a variety of ways to implement based on the laboratories scope. This webinar will discuss several approaches to implementation and provide helpful tools to ease the process.
ANSI/ASB BPR 122 - Best Practice Recommendations for Performing Alcohol Calculations in Forensic Toxicology
This session will review the pharmacokinetic principles of alcohol as they relate to performing calculations in forensic toxicology casework. The recommendations contained within ANSI/ASB BPR 122 will be discussed and examples will be provided of how to apply those to real-world case scenarios.
Academic Excellence: The Importance of Accreditation for Forensic Science Programs
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), a distinguished branch of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. This session is designed for program directors, school administrators, and forensic science educators who seek to elevate the quality and credibility of their academic offerings.
AAFS 2024 Workshop 6
Advances in Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Synthetic Opioid Analysis
Ambient ionization mass spectrometry (AI-MS) is an increasingly adopted tool for seized drug analysis in both traditional laboratory and forward operating laboratory settings that has shown to be useful for the detection and identification of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Recent advances in the field of AI-MS have been demonstrated from sample collection to analysis to data interpretation. This 1 hour webinar will discuss some of these recent advances and highlight their applicability for forensic applications.
Cognitive Bias in Forensic Decisions
Advances in Portable Drug Detection
The AAFS ad-hoc Opioid and Emerging Drugs Committee will lead a workshop that will introduce multiple research projects developing or validating portable on-site drug detection methods and equipment. Each method has capabilities over traditional colorimetric testing and may work towards increased on-site sample detection capability and improved detection and discrimination of fentanyl and unknown novel psychoactive substances (NPS) will be discussed.
Emerging Hybrid Separation Detection Techniques for Seized Drugs
This webinar will describe the great utility of emerging hybrid separation detection techniques for the analysis of seized drugs, particularly applicable to emerging drugs, that can overcome the limitations of classical methods such as gas chromatography (GC)- electron ionization mass spectrometry (EI MS) and gas chromatography- flame ionization detection. Included in this webinar are budding separation techniques such as ultra-high performance supercritical fluid chromatography (UHPSFC) and novel separation approaches utilizing ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC). Regarding detection techniques low and cold EI MS, and electrospray ionization to produce enhanced molecular ions, and for the differentiation of positional isomers and diastereomers, vacuum ultraviolet, and infrared detection for GC, and ultraviolet detection for UHPSFC and UHPLC will be discussed.
Cognitive Bias in Forensic Decisions | Understanding What It Is, Its implications, And What Can Be Done About It
First, understanding what cognitive bias is, as many confuse it with the everyday notion of bias –cognitive bias is different, as it is often implicit and it impacts hard working, dedicated and competent experts, and thus it is widespread but hard to detect. Second, its implication to forensic decisions making, where experts are heavily relied upon as their decision making is regarded as impartial. In this short webinar I will present how forensic conclusions can be impacted and distorted by irrelevant contextual information, by reference materials, or even by the context in which information is presented or obtained. Third, I will show how understanding what cognitive bias is and its implication to forensic decisions, is important for identifying such weaknesses and for providing practical ways to mitigate them.
This webinar is being offered free as a benefit to all AAFS members and affiliates.
Laboratory Safety and Health for Preventing Drug Exposure
Forensic scientists serve an integral role in law enforcement organizations throughout the country. Working in a laboratory poses both well-characterized and novel risks to the health of forensic scientists including those associated with seized drugs. This webinar will discuss how to recognize forensic laboratory hazards and how to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
Presenter: Jennie Cox, Certified Industrial Hygienist
Research Industrial Hygienist
NIOSH, CDC
Sudden Cardiac Death in Assault Contexts: Stress as a Contributing Factor and Homicide Qualification Presented
This webinar brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to delve into the multifaceted aspects of SCD related to stress in assault contexts, examining whether the deaths are natural, accidental, or homicidal. This webinar will offer insights into sudden cardiac death related to stress in assault contexts within juridictions. By examining cultural, legal, and medical factors, attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of how these issues manifest in different sociocultural contexts.
Standards Implementation
Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy – Part I
ANSI/ASB Standard 054
Forensic Toxicological Investigation of Postmortem Cases
Forensic Investigation and Analysis of Trace Evidence
Clandestine Synthesis of Methamphetamine: An Overview