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Main Title Strengthening forensic science in the United States : a path forward /
Publisher National Academies Press,
Year Published 2009
OCLC Number 317068125
ISBN 9780309131353; 0309131359; 9780309131315; 0309131316
Subjects Forensic sciences--United States ; Criminal investigation--United States ; Evidence, Criminal--United States ; Forensic Sciences--trends ; Coroners and Medical Examiners--trends ; Kriminalteknik--Fèorenta staterna ; Forensic Sciences--trends--United States ; Coroners and Medical Examiners--trends--United States
Internet Access
Description Access URL
National Academies Press http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12589#toc
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/228091.pdf
Holdings
Library Call Number Additional Info Location Last
Modified		 Checkout
Status
ELBM  HV8073.S7347 2009 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 02/18/2014
EOAM  HV8073.S7347 2009 Region 8 Technical Library/Denver,CO 01/27/2014
Collation xx, 328 pages : illustrations, tables ; 24 cm
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Notes
"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." -- BACK COVER.