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ANSI/ASTM E1492-11(2017)
ANSI/ASTM E1492-11(2017) Standard Practice for Receiving, Documenting, Storing, and Retrieving Evidence in a Forensic Science Laboratory
Interdisciplinary
ASTM International
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ANSI/ASTM E1492-11(2017)
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ANSI/ASTM E1188-23
ANSI/ASTM E1188-23 Standard Practice for Collection and Preservation of Information and Physical Items by a Technical Investigator
Interdisciplinary
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ANSI/ASTM E1188-23
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ASTM International
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ANSI/ASTM E860-22
ANSI/ASTM E860-22 Standard Practice for Examining and Preparing Items That Are or May Become Involved in Criminal or Civil Litigation
Interdisciplinary
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ANSI/ASTM E860-22
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ASTM International
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OSAC 2025-S-0019
OSAC 2025-S-0019 Standard Practice for the Characterization of Solid Oxidizer and Fuel Explosive(s)
Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0019
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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ASTM WK93533
ASTM WK93533 New Practice for Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs Specific to Seized-Drugs Analysis
Seized Drugs
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ASTM WK93533
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ASTM International
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ASB Technical Report 221-2x
ASB Technical Report 221 Technical Report for Feature Selection in Friction Ridge Examination
Friction Ridge
Academy Standards Board
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 221-2x
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Academy Standards Board
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ASB Standard 222-2x
ASB Standard 222 Standard for the Articulation of Footwear and Tire Interpretations
Footwear & Tire
Academy Standards Board
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 222-2x
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Academy Standards Board
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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
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Standard Number
OSAC ND-73
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 219-2x
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Academy Standards Board
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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
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Standard Number
ASTM WK93266
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ASTM International
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ANSI/ASTM E3501-25
ANSI/ASTM E3501 Standard Guide for the Forensic Analysis of Geological Materials by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry
Trace Materials
ASTM International
SDO Published Standard
Standard Number
ANSI/ASTM E3501-25
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ASTM International
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-1000-ND
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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ASB Standard 220-2x
ASB Standard 220, Standard for Scene Documentation
Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 220-2x
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Academy Standards Board
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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
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 218-2x
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Academy Standards Board
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0015
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0013
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC Proposed Standard on the Registry
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-92
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-91
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-90
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-87
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0012
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC Proposed Standard on the Registry
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OSAC 2025-S-0011
OSAC 2025-S-0011 Standard Guide 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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0011
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC Proposed Standard on the Registry
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-0010
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC Proposed Standard on the Registry
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0009
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0008
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 088-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
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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
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Standard Number
OSAC ND-76
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC ND-72
Best Practice Recommendations for the Internal Validation of Automated Platforms
Human Forensic Biology
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC ND-72
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-71
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC 2025-S-1004-ND
OSAC 2025-S-1004-ND Best Practice Recommendation for the Internal Validation of Human DNA Quantification
Human Forensic Biology
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-1004-ND
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
Under Development
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OSAC 2025-S-1003-ND
OSAC 2025-S-1003-ND Standard for the Internal Validation of Human DNA Quantification
Human Forensic Biology
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
OSAC Proposed Draft Standard, Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-S-1003-ND
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC Proposed Draft Standard
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ASTM WK73117
ASTM WK73117 Forensic Explosives Analysis Training Program
Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ASTM WK73117
Document Owner
ASTM International
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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
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72856
Document Owner
ASTM International
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ASTM WK72638
ASTM WK72638 Intralaboratory Blind Quality Control Programs for Seized-Drug Analysis
Seized Drugs
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72638
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ASTM International
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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
Standard Number
ASTM E1967-2x (WK88537)
Document Owner
ASTM International
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ASTM E1610-2x (WK88536)
ASTM E1610-2x Guide for Forensic Paint Analysis and Comparison
Trace Materials
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ASTM E1610-2x (WK88536)
Document Owner
ASTM International
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ASTM E1413-2x
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
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Standard Number
ASTM E1413-2x
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ASTM International
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ASTM WK92338
ASTM WK92338 Practice for Training a Forensic Glass Practitioner
Trace Materials
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ASTM WK92338
Document Owner
ASTM International
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ASTM WK78749
ASTM WK78749 Guide for Microspectrophotometry in Forensic Fiber Analysis
Trace Materials
ASTM International
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Standard Number
ASTM WK78749
Document Owner
ASTM International
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OSAC ND-67
Virtual Comparison Microscopy
Firearms & Toolmarks
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC ND-67
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-65
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC 2025-N-0018
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-63
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-60
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-59
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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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
Standard Number
OSAC ND-57
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC ND-53
Standard Method for Establishing a Bullet Path
Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC ND-53
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC ND-52
Standard guide for the Determination of Substantial Structural Similarity in the Analysis of Seized Drugs
Seized Drugs
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC ND-52
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC ND-50
Standard Guide for Forensic Non-linear Video Editing (Video TG)
Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC ND-50
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
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OSAC ND-47
Standard for the Review of Results of Footwear and Tire Examinations
Footwear & Tire
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Under Development
Standard Number
OSAC ND-47
Document Owner
The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science