LEADER 05768oam 2201297 450 001 9910712861103321 005 20200128122611.0 035 $a(CKB)5470000002497571 035 $a(OCoLC)704416328$z(OCoLC)462911992$z(OCoLC)722731568$z(OCoLC)740992329$z(OCoLC)763131755$z(OCoLC)923280534$z(OCoLC)961571108$z(OCoLC)962557557 035 $a(EXLCZ)995470000002497571 100 $a20090323d2009 ua 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcn||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 00$aStrengthening forensic science in the United States $ea path forward /$fCommittee 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 210 1$aWashington, D.C. :$cNational Academies Press,$d2009. 210 4$dİ2009 215 $a1 online resource (xx, 328 pages) $cone map 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $gIntroduction --$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. 330 $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. 517 $aStrengthening forensic science in the United States 606 $aForensic sciences$zUnited States 606 $aCriminal investigation$zUnited States 606 $aEvidence, Criminal$zUnited States 606 $aCriminal investigation$2fast 606 $aEvidence, Criminal$2fast 606 $aForensic sciences$2fast 607 $aUnited States$2fast 615 0$aForensic sciences 615 0$aCriminal investigation 615 0$aEvidence, Criminal 615 7$aCriminal investigation. 615 7$aEvidence, Criminal. 615 7$aForensic sciences. 712 02$aNational Academies Press (U.S.), 712 02$aNational Research Council (U.S.).$bCommittee on Identifying the Needs of the Forensic Science Community. 712 02$aNational Research Council (U.S.).$bCommittee on Science, Technology, and Law. 712 02$aNational Research Council (U.S.).$bCommittee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics. 801 0$bMERUC 801 1$bMERUC 801 2$bE7B 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bCOD 801 2$bUBF 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bOCLCA 801 2$bNATAP 801 2$bIDEBK 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bCSU 801 2$bOCLCE 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bYDXCP 801 2$bOCLCF 801 2$bP4I 801 2$bNLGGC 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bEBLCP 801 2$bDEBSZ 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bAZK 801 2$bLOA 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bOCLCA 801 2$bMOR 801 2$bYDX 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bPIFAG 801 2$bZCU 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bMERUC 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bOCLCA 801 2$bU3W 801 2$bOCLCA 801 2$bBUF 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bSTF 801 2$bWRM 801 2$bCOCUF 801 2$bAGLDB 801 2$bNRAMU 801 2$bICG 801 2$bMERER 801 2$bCUY 801 2$bVT2 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bWYU 801 2$bLVT 801 2$bOCLCA 801 2$bTKN 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bDKC 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bOCLCO 801 2$bUKAHL 801 2$bOCLCQ 801 2$bOCLCA 801 2$bGPO 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910712861103321 996 $aStrengthening forensic science in the United States$92736116 997 $aUNINA