OSAC's Forensic Science Standards Library is an interactive database of the current forensic science standards landscape. The term "standard" applies collectively to a document and can be a best practice recommendation, classification, code, guide, method/test method, practice, specification, or vocabulary/terminology. The elements required in a "standard" will differ by the type of document and by the standards developing organization (SDO).
Visit the OSAC Registry to see the SDO published and OSAC Proposed Standards that have been approved by OSAC and are endorsed for implementation.
Search for the following types of standards in the OSAC Forensic Science Standards Library:
More info | Designation Number | Title | OSAC Subcommittee(s) | Document Owner | Status | Date added to the Registry Sort ascending |
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OSAC ND-73 | Standard Scale of Source Conclusions and Criteria for Toolmark Examinations | Firearms & Toolmarks | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Standard Scale of Source Conclusions and Criteria for Toolmark Examinations
Standard Number
OSAC ND-73
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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ASB Standard 219-2x | ASB 219 Standard for Scene Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASB 219 Standard for Scene Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence
Standard Number
ASB Standard 219-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM WK93266 | ASTM WK93266 Guide for Capturing Iris Images for Use with Iris Recognition Systems | Facial and Iris Identification | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM WK93266 Guide for Capturing Iris Images for Use with Iris Recognition Systems
Standard Number
ASTM WK93266
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM WK93265 | ASTM WK93265 Standard Practice for the Forensic Analysis of Geological Materials by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM WK93265 Standard Practice for the Forensic Analysis of Geological Materials by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry
Standard Number
ASTM WK93265
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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OSAC 2025-S-1000-ND | OSAC 2025-S-1000-ND Preserving Image Quality in Desktop Documents | Facial and Iris Identification | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-S-1000-ND Preserving Image Quality in Desktop Documents
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-1000-ND
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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ASB Standard 220-2x | ASB Standard 220, Standard for Scene Documentation | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASB Standard 220, Standard for Scene Documentation
Standard Number
ASB Standard 220-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASB Standard 218-2x | ASB Standard 218, Standard for the Collection and Preservation of Entomological Evidence from a Terrestrial Environment | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASB Standard 218, Standard for the Collection and Preservation of Entomological Evidence from a Terrestrial Environment
Standard Number
ASB Standard 218-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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OSAC 2025-S-0015 | OSAC 2025-S-0015 Standard Practices for Quality Management Systems for Forensic Toxicology Laboratories and Breath Alcohol Programs | Forensic Toxicology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-S-0015 Standard Practices for Quality Management Systems for Forensic Toxicology Laboratories and Breath Alcohol Programs
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0015
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-S-0013 | OSAC 2025-S-0013 Standard for a Quality Assurance Program in Forensic Anthropology | Forensic Anthropology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-S-0013 Standard for a Quality Assurance Program in Forensic Anthropology
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0013
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC ND-92 | Standard for the Canine Testing of Training Aids for Canine Detection of Explosives | Dogs & Sensors | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard for the Canine Testing of Training Aids for Canine Detection of Explosives
Standard Number
OSAC ND-92
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-91 | Canine Detection Minimum Capability for Professional Progression | Dogs & Sensors | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Canine Detection Minimum Capability for Professional Progression
Standard Number
OSAC ND-91
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-90 | Standard Methodology in Crime Scene Reconstruction | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard Methodology in Crime Scene Reconstruction
Standard Number
OSAC ND-90
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-87 | Validation and Verification of Analytical Methods in the Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Validation and Verification of Analytical Methods in the Analysis of Seized Drugs
Standard Number
OSAC ND-87
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-S-0012 | OSAC 2025-S-0012 Best Practice Recommendations for Publicly Sharing Short Tandem Repeat Data from Wildlife Panels | Wildlife Forensic Biology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-S-0012 Best Practice Recommendations for Publicly Sharing Short Tandem Repeat Data from Wildlife Panels
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0012
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-S-0011 | OSAC 2025-S-0011 Standard Practice for Polarized Light Microscopy in the Forensic Examination and Comparison of Soils | Trace Materials | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-S-0011 Standard Practice for Polarized Light Microscopy in the Forensic Examination and Comparison of Soils
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0011
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-S-0010 | OSAC 2025-S-0010 Standard Practice for Reporting Results of the Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-S-0010 Standard Practice for Reporting Results of the Analysis of Seized Drugs
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0010
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-N-0009 | OSAC 2025-N-0009 Standard for Initial Response at Bathing Environment Scenes for First Responders | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-N-0009 Standard for Initial Response at Bathing Environment Scenes for First Responders
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0009
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-N-0008 | OSAC 2025-N-0008 Standard for the External Evaluation of Human Remains by Medicolegal Death Investigators at Scenes | Medicolegal Death Investigation | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-N-0008 Standard for the External Evaluation of Human Remains by Medicolegal Death Investigators at Scenes
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0008
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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ASB Standard 088-2x | ASB Standard 088 General Guidelines for Training, Certification, and Documentation of Canine Detection Disciplines, 2nd Ed. | Dogs & Sensors | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASB Standard 088 General Guidelines for Training, Certification, and Documentation of Canine Detection Disciplines, 2nd Ed.
Standard Number
ASB Standard 088-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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OSAC ND-84 | Best Practice Recommendation for Testimony Monitoring | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Best Practice Recommendation for Testimony Monitoring
Standard Number
OSAC ND-84
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-83 | Standard for Reporting Results from Friction Ridge Examinations | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Standard for Reporting Results from Friction Ridge Examinations
Standard Number
OSAC ND-83
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-82 | Best Practice Recommendation for Comparison and Evaluation of Friction Ridge Impressions | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Best Practice Recommendation for Comparison and Evaluation of Friction Ridge Impressions
Standard Number
OSAC ND-82
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-81 | Best Practice Recommendation for Analysis of Friction Ridge Impressions | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Best Practice Recommendation for Analysis of Friction Ridge Impressions
Standard Number
OSAC ND-81
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-80 | Best Practice Recommendations for Technical Review in Friction Ridge Identification | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Best Practice Recommendations for Technical Review in Friction Ridge Identification
Standard Number
OSAC ND-80
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-79 | Standard for Examining Friction Ridge Impressions | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Standard for Examining Friction Ridge Impressions
Standard Number
OSAC ND-79
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-78 | Standard for Friction Ridge Examination Training Program | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Standard for Friction Ridge Examination Training Program
Standard Number
OSAC ND-78
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-77 | Standard for Friction Ridge Examination Conclusions | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Standard for Friction Ridge Examination Conclusions
Standard Number
OSAC ND-77
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-76 | Best Practice Recommendation for Articulating a Source Identification in Friction Ridge Examination | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Best Practice Recommendation for Articulating a Source Identification in Friction Ridge Examination
Standard Number
OSAC ND-76
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-75 | Best Practice Recommendations for the Verification Component in Friction Ridge Examination | Friction Ridge | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | In SDO Development | ||
Title
Best Practice Recommendations for the Verification Component in Friction Ridge Examination
Standard Number
OSAC ND-75
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
OSAC Draft Document
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OSAC ND-71 | Standard for the Internal Validation of Automated Platforms | Human Forensic Biology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard for the Internal Validation of Automated Platforms
Standard Number
OSAC ND-71
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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ASTM WK73117 | ASTM WK73117 Forensic Explosives Analysis Training Program | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM WK73117 Forensic Explosives Analysis Training Program
Standard Number
ASTM WK73117
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM WK72856 | ASTM WK72856 Practice for the Collection, Preservation, and Analysis of Organic Gunshot Residue | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM WK72856 Practice for the Collection, Preservation, and Analysis of Organic Gunshot Residue
Standard Number
ASTM WK72856
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM WK72638 | ASTM WK72638 Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs for Seized-Drug Analysis | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM WK72638 Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs for Seized-Drug Analysis
Standard Number
ASTM WK72638
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM E2224-23ae1 (WK83502) | ASTM E2224-23ae1 Standard Guide for Forensic Analysis of Fibers by Infrared Spectroscopy | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM E2224-23ae1 Standard Guide for Forensic Analysis of Fibers by Infrared Spectroscopy
Standard Number
ASTM E2224-23ae1 (WK83502)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM E1967-2x (WK88537) | ASTM E1967-2x Test Method for the Automated Determination of Refractive Index of Glass Samples Using the Oil Immersion Method and a Phase Contrast Microscope | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM E1967-2x Test Method for the Automated Determination of Refractive Index of Glass Samples Using the Oil Immersion Method and a Phase Contrast Microscope
Standard Number
ASTM E1967-2x (WK88537)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM E1610-2x (WK88536) | ASTM E1610-2x Guide for Forensic Paint Analysis and Comparison | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM E1610-2x Guide for Forensic Paint Analysis and Comparison
Standard Number
ASTM E1610-2x (WK88536)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM E1413-2x (WK88535) | ASTM E1413-2x Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Dynamic Headspace Concentration onto an Adsorbent Tube | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM E1413-2x Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Dynamic Headspace Concentration onto an Adsorbent Tube
Standard Number
ASTM E1413-2x (WK88535)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM WK92338 | ASTM WK92338 Practice for Training a Forensic Glass Practitioner | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM WK92338 Practice for Training a Forensic Glass Practitioner
Standard Number
ASTM WK92338
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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ASTM WK78749 | ASTM WK78749 Guide for Microspectrophotometry in Forensic Fiber Analysis | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
Title
ASTM WK78749 Guide for Microspectrophotometry in Forensic Fiber Analysis
Standard Number
ASTM WK78749
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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OSAC ND-67 | Virtual Comparison Microscopy | Firearms & Toolmarks | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Virtual Comparison Microscopy
Standard Number
OSAC ND-67
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-66 | Standard for Validation of Multilocus Databases | Wildlife Forensic Biology | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard for Validation of Multilocus Databases
Standard Number
OSAC ND-66
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-65 | Test Methods for the Comparison of Writing and Inkjet Inks | Forensic Document Examination | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Test Methods for the Comparison of Writing and Inkjet Inks
Standard Number
OSAC ND-65
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-N-0018 | OSAC 2025-N-0018 Standard for Education of Healthcare Providers who Perform Medical-Forensic Examinations for Adults and Adolescent Patients of Non-Fatal Strangulation, Suffocation, and other forms of Asphyxia | Forensic Nursing | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development | ||
Title
OSAC 2025-N-0018 Standard for Education of Healthcare Providers who Perform Medical-Forensic Examinations for Adults and Adolescent Patients of Non-Fatal Strangulation, Suffocation, and other forms of Asphyxia
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0018
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC ND-63 | Standardization of Rape Kits | Forensic Nursing | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standardization of Rape Kits
Standard Number
OSAC ND-63
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-62 | Standard Test Method for the Analysis of Seized Drugs Using Color Tests | Seized Drugs | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard Test Method for the Analysis of Seized Drugs Using Color Tests
Standard Number
OSAC ND-62
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-60 | Standard Terminology for Veterinary Forensics | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard Terminology for Veterinary Forensics
Standard Number
OSAC ND-60
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-59 | Standard Terminology for Aquatic Scenes | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard Terminology for Aquatic Scenes
Standard Number
OSAC ND-59
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-58 | Standard Practice for the Handling of Evidence Suspected to Contain a Seized Drug | Seized Drugs | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard Practice for the Handling of Evidence Suspected to Contain a Seized Drug
Standard Number
OSAC ND-58
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-57 | Standard on Testimony for Digital Evidence | Digital Evidence | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard on Testimony for Digital Evidence
Standard Number
OSAC ND-57
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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OSAC ND-54 | Standard Method for the Collection and Processing of 3D Data from Terrestrial Laser Scanners | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science | Under Development | ||
Title
Standard Method for the Collection and Processing of 3D Data from Terrestrial Laser Scanners
Standard Number
OSAC ND-54
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
Under Development
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