Regulating
Promoting and developing regulation in forensic science & practice
Development
Affording opportunities for education, training & development for all those within the forensic science sector
Research
Supporting and encouraging research & development in forensic science
Regulation
- Continue to set high professional standards for forensic science and its practitioners.
- Engage and collaborate with appropriate bodies including Forensic Science Regulator, Home Office, UKAS and other relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain appropriate panels of assessors.
The Society maintains links with all relevant bodies including Home Office Science Committee, Forensic Science Regulator, UKAS and other relevant regulatory bodies.
Development
- Provide a scheme of continuing professional development (CPD) for members, in partnership with other bodies.
- Encourage, and advise, on careers and professional development.
- Provide the assessment and accreditation of qualifications and training programs.
- Continue to hold professional conferences, training events and networking opportunities.
Research
- Providing assistance in the development of forensic science in particular by encouraging casework good practice through targeted events.
- Supporting validation of techniques and methods by encouraging the publication of research papers.