Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward

by National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Committee on Applied and Theoretical Statistics

Book Overview

Scores 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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309131359
• ISBN13: 9780309131353
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"