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Forensic Science Center

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Supporting the Science. Advancing the Profession.

At the Marshall University Forensic Science Center, we’re committed to empowering students, professionals, and partner agencies with access to high-quality, up-to-date forensic resources. Whether you’re looking for national databases, accreditation guidelines, professional organizations, or continuing education opportunities – this curated hub is a resource to help drive excellence in forensic science.

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MUFSC is one of four members of the Forensic Resource Network (FRN). The FRN was created by the NIJ as a mechanism to increase the capabilities and capacities of local and state forensic laboratories. While forensic scientists strive to meet the immediate needs of their community, technology is moving forward.

Advanced technology implementation requires crime laboratory personnel to learn new skills through continuing education and credentialing. New technology must undergo refinement and validation before acceptance and transfer into working crime laboratories. Consensus method standards and traceable materials must be available to allow laboratories to operate at the highest level of quality and maintain public confidence.

Members of the FRN are able to meet the technology and training needs of the forensic science community and create model programs that can be directly transferred to state and local crime laboratories.

The four critical areas addressed by the FRN:

  • Training
  • Technology transfer
  • Methods research and development, training & evaluation
  • Analytical methods – prepare forensic scientists to meet current and future challenges affecting national guidelines and stakeholder expectations.

 

Abbreviation Organization and URL
MUFSC Marshall University Forensic Science Center
WVU West Virginia University
NCFS National Center for Forensic Science
NFSTC National Forensic Science Technology Center

 

Forensic Science Associations
Abbreviation Organization and URL
A2LA The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
AFTE Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners
AFQAM Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers
AFDAA Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators
ACSR Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction
AWIFS Association of Women in Forensic Science
NAME National Association of Medical Examiners
NDAA National District Attorneys Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association

Forensic Science Associations – International
Abbreviation Organization and URL
IAI International Association for Identification
IAFT International Association of Forensic Toxicologists
IAAI International Association of Arson Investigators
IABPA International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
IACIS International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
IAFN International Association of Forensic Nurses
IAFSM International Association of Forensic and Security Metrology
IAPCI International Association of Property Crime Investigators
ICSIA International Crime Scene Investigators Association
IHIA International Homicide Investigators Association
IACP International Association of Chiefs of Police
IALFS International Association of Law and Forensic Sciences
WAWFE Worldwide Association of Women Forensic Experts

Forensic Science Associations – Regional
Abbreviation Organization and URL
MAAFS Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
MAFS Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
NEAFS Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists
NWAFS Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists
SAFDE Southeastern Association of Forensic Document Examiners
SAFS Southern Association of Forensic Scientists
SWAFDE Southwestern Association of Forensic Document Examiners
SWAFS Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists

Forensic Science Associations – State
Abbreviation Organization and URL
CAC California Association of Criminalists
NJAFS New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists
SCAFO Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers

Forensic Science – Academies
Abbreviation Organization and URL
AAFS American Academy of Forensic Sciences
ABFP American Academy of Forensic Psychology

Forensic Science – Boards
Abbreviation Organization and URL
ABC American Board of Criminalists
ABFA American Board of Forensic Anthropology
ABFDE American Board of Forensic Document Examiners
ABFT American Board of Forensic Toxicology
ABFO American Board of Forensic Odontology
BFDE Board of Forensic Document Examiners
FSAB Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board
IBFES International Board of Forensic Engineering Sciences

Forensic Science – Societies
Abbreviation Organization and URL
ACS American Chemical Society
ASCLD American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
ASFO American Society of Forensic Odontology
ASLME American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics
ASQDE American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ASTEE American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners
ISFG International Society for Forensic Genetics
SOFT Society of Forensic Toxicologists
SWFS Society for Wildlife Forensic Science

Forensic Science – Other Organizations
Abbreviation Organization and URL
ACFEI American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
CFSO Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations
COFSE Council of Forensic Science Educators
FSAB Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board, Inc.
ICMP International Commission on Missing Persons
IICFIP International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals
JEHF J. Edgar Hoover Foundation
MFRC Midwest Forensics Resource Center

Criminal Justice and Forensics
Abbreviation Organization and Link
DOJ United States Department of Justice
OJP Office of Justice Programs
NFLIS National Forensic Laboratory Information System
NIJ National Institue of Justice
NIC National Institute of Corrections
NCJRS National Criminal Justice Reference Service
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
NLECTC National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center
DNA The DNA Initiative
USPIS United States Postal Inspection Service

Law Enforcement and Security
Abbreviation Organization and Link
FLETC Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation
DEA Drug Enforcement Agency
ATF Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
USMS United States Marshalls Service
DHS Department of Homeland Secuirty
CIA Central Intelligence Agency
NSA National Security Agency
USSS United States Secret Service
FWS Fish and Wildlife Services

Military Criminal Investigation Units
Abbreviation Organization and URL
DFBA Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency
DoDIG US DoD Office of Inspector General
CID US Army Criminal Investigation Command
NCIS Naval Criminal Investigative Service
CGIS Coast Guard Investigative Service
AFOSI Airforce Office of Special Investigations

Accounting and Finance
Abbreviation Organization and Link
SEC Securities and Exchange Commission
FDIC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Transportation
Abbreviation Organization and Link
TSA Transportation Security Administration
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
DOT Department of Transportation
NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

Miscellaneous
Abbreviation Organization and Link
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FDA Food and Drug Administration
USPC Peace Corps
USDS United States Department of State
CTTO Combating Terrrorism Techinal Support Office
TSWG Technical Support Working Group
NTSA National Training and Simulation Association

Digital Forensics Organizations
Abbreviation Organization and URL
NW3C National White Collar Crime Center
IACIS International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
DFCB Digital Forensics Certification Board
ADFSL Association of Digital Forensics, Security and Law
DFRWS Digital Forensic Research Workshop
DFA Digital Forensics Association
CIACS Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security
CDFS Consortium of Digital Forensic Specialists
HTCC High Tech Crime Consortium
HTCIA High Technology Crime Investigation Association
ASDFED American Society of Digital Forensics & eDiscovery
CIS Center for Internet Security
MS-ISAC Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center
IJIS Integrated Justice Information Systems Institute
NCFTA National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance
LEVA Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association

United States Government – Digital Forensics Related
Abbreviation Organization and URL
DoD DC3 Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center
DFI LINK National Repository for Digital Forensic Intelligence
NSA/CSS IA NSA’s Information Assurance
ECTCoE Electronic Crime Technology Center of Excellence
NCCoE National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
NIJ National Institute of Justice
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
US-CERT United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
NCFI National Computer Forensics Institute

Regional Computer Forensics Laboratories (RCFL)
Region Organization and URL
National RCFL National Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Chicago Chicago Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Greater Houston Greater Houston Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Heart of America Heart of America Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Intermountain West Intermountain West Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Kentucky Kentucky Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Miami Valley Miami Valley Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
New Jersey New Jersey Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
New Mexico New Mexico Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
North Texas North Texas Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Northwest Northwest Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Orange County Orange County Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Philadelphia Philadelphia Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Rocky Mountain Rocky Mountain Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
San Diego San Diego Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Silicon Valley Silicon Valley Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory
Western New York Western New York Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory

Digital Forensics Challenges
Abbreviation Organization and URL
DC3 Challenge Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center – Cyber Crimes Challenge
NCCDC National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
AFA CyberPatriot AFA’s CyberPatriot Challenge
CSC UK Cyber Security Challenge UK

Digital Forensics Publications
Name Organization and URL
DFI News Digital Forensic Investigator News
DFM Digital Forensics Magazine
Forensic Focus Forensic Focus: For Digital Forensics and EDiscovery Professionals
JDFSL Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law

Online Resources
Name URL
Engadget http://www.engadget.com
Gizmodo http://www.gizmodo.com
Phone Scoop http://www.phonescoop.com

Digital Forensics Hardware/Software Vendors
Name URL
Paraben Corporation http://www.paraben.com
Wiebetech http://www.wiebetech.com
Forensic Computers http://www.forensic-computers.com
Ocean Systems http://www.oceansystems.com
Guidance Software http://www.guidancesoftware.com
AccessData http://www.accessdata.com
Digital Intelligence http://www.digitalintelligence.com
Wetstonetech http://www.wetstonetech.com
Logicube http://www.logicube.com
Cyber Security Technologies http://www.cyberstc.com/
Foray Technology http://www.foray.com
Mideosystems http://www.mideosystems.com
Kroll Ontrack http://www.krollontrack.com
Forensic Photoshop http://www.forensicphotoshopbook.com

Mobile Forensics Hardware/Software Vendors
Name URL
Cellebrite http://www.cellebrite.com
Mobile Forensics Inc. http://www.mobileforensicsinc.com
Oxygen Forensic http://www.oxygen-forensic.com
BitPim http://www.bitpim.org
SIMCon Forensics http://www.simcon.no