Dear ASCLD Colleagues,
Last week, we had the wonderful opportunity to hear from several speakers for the Train the Director series on Developing and Unbiased Culture in Your Laboratory. If you were able to attend, that is great. If you were unable to attend, please know these are being archived for your convenience.
Our Training and Education Committee has the next installment lined up and it will equally as exciting. Be sure to mark your calendar for June 2nd and register for ASCLD Train the Directors Series- Firearms 3D Technology: Advantages and Value for Implementing 3D Technologies. Visit https://forensiccoe.org/ascld-train-the-director-series-firearms-3d-technology/ for more information and to register.
The presentation will demonstrate the effectiveness of integrating 3D technology into the forensic firearm/toolmark discipline and the decision analysis for selecting samples for virtual comparison.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is in search of accredited, QAS qualified laboratories with both interest and capacity for testing and CODIS upload of their SAKI kits by June 2022. Please see the scope of work here which contains contact information if there are questions.
Finally, let us give homage and honor this Memorial Day to those who have sacrificed for our freedom.
Have a terrific week!
Be well,
Erin
Erin P. Forry
ASCLD President
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August 22-26, 2021 | Together Toward Tomorrow | Boston, MA
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Are you interested in presenting at ASCLD 2021? Click HERE to submit an abstract.
Continue to watch the 2021 ASCLD Symposium website here. for important updates. If you have any questions, please contact our Symposium Chair, Laura Sudkamp, laura.sudkamp@ky.gov.
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ASCLD monthly board meeting
3rd Friday of every month
Next meeting: Spring session June 17th-June 19th
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Weekly News and Resources |
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Please continue to tag your lab photos on social media with the hashtag #ASCLDfun
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Please send all CLM submissions to our new electronic form!
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Crime Lab Minute Sponsors
For More Information, Click the LOGO below:
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The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) invites you to the 2021 Field Update to learn more about our activities and accomplishments from the past year. Our team of researchers will highlight the Center’s current research projects, and give you information and tools you can use. The Field Update will provide you a chance to give feedback, suggestions or ask questions. The event is free and will be presented June 14th from 11am-4pm CDT.
To find out more, click here.
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ANAB Trainings
With the ability to reach wider audiences, we are expanding offerings of current courses in Spanish.
The following courses will be available live online in Spanish:
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Forensic Technical Assessor
- Forensic ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor
- Risk-based Thinking for Forensic Service Providers
We are also excited to introduce our courses:oratories and Inspection:
Basic Statistics for Laboratories and Inspection Bodies. This course will introduce basic statistical techniques for collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data. Participants will strengthen their knowledge base of statistical techniques and their application to ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025, and build confidence in the validity and reliability of their results. More..
Verification and Validation for Laboratories and Inspection Bodies. This course provides an introduction to the validation and verification of analytical methods and the common elements of a validation or verification plan. In addition, a general approach to performing a validation or verification will be reviewed along with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for validation and verification of methods. More…
Webinars:
We continue our monthly Webinars and stay tuned for information about upcoming Feature Sessions.
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The ASCLD Forensic Research Committee is proud to announce the next episode of a virtual “Lightning Talks” series to highlight new and emerging research in all areas of forensic science. Each episode will feature three short talks given by practitioners, researchers, and/or students. The eighth episode will be held on Thursday June 3rd at 1:00 EST and will focus on Vicarious Trauma, Stress, and Burnout. It will feature talks by Dr. Amanda Farrell from Marymount University on tackling stress and trauma in forensics, Dr. Thomas Holt from Michigan State University on responses to stress among digital forensic examiners, and Justin Goldstein from Texas State University on perceptions of wellness in forensics. The live event is limited to 100 people. To register, visit https://www.ascld.org/forensic-research-committee/.
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Join us for the Summer of LIMS!
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JusticeTrax will be virtually hosting a series of Microsoft Teams Live Events and Teams Meetings throughout June, July, and August 2021. Content will include Product Showcases, customer presentations, opportunities to connect with other users, and – of course – FUN. These bite sized portions of the UGM experience will add up to 16 hours of content for a $100 individual registration fee. Or you can register your organization for just $500. Details are available at https://justicetrax.com/summer-of-lims-2021/
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2021 Current Trends Symposium on Forensic Toxicology
Registration is now open for the 2021 Current Trends Symposium on Forensic Toxicology (May 31st – June 4th). Click here for the description of this symposium and click here for the symposium schedule.
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Donations to ASCLD can now be made online! This is a great way to honor the memory of a forensic colleague, to commemorate a life event for that person who has everything, or to otherwise assist in supporting the tireless efforts of the ASCLD organization in the pursuit of excellence in forensic science management. The donation page can be accessed by clicking HERE or by visiting the ASCLD website and clicking on "Donate to ASCLD" under the "Member Site" tab (this donation page is accessible even to non-members). Please consider donating and do share this information with anyone you think might be interested.
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The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
65 Glen Road, Suite 123
Garner, NC 27529
Phone: 919.773.2044
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