Objective—Identify the research needs for the discipline and serve as the point of contact for prospective research, validation and scientific practices.
Chair—Gary Hauptmann
Members (4)—Kerrie Cathcart, Mike Gorn, Alan Kainuma and Brian Yamashita
RESOURCE
Objective—Maintain the website, forum, library and distribute these resources to the forensic community.
Chair—Brian McVicker
Members (2)—Rhonda Banks and Elyse Bekiempis
STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES
Objectives—Develop, update and publish standards and best practices.
Chair—Matt Johnson
Members (7)—Bill Bodziak, Eric Gilkerson, Cindy Homer, Cheryl Lozen, Shelly Massey, Christine Snyder and Jim Streeter