Professional Issues in Forensic Science

Covering the mandated topics required by the Forensic Science Educational Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) to ensure accreditation, this text examines ethics, professional practice and professional responsibilities, quality assurance, and the law-science interface. In a no-nonsense, single-source reference, this book brings together these and other issues encountered by practicing forensic scientists on a daily basis. Each chapter concludes with specific, though-provoking questions designed to stimulate discussion in class or for external assignments. The book also includes case studies, side-bars, and other related issues.