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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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| ASTM WK84882 | ASTM WK84882 Practice for Testimony for Forensic Science Practitioners | Interdisciplinary | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK84882
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK83695 | ASTM WK83695 Guide for Post Mortem Examination Photography | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis, Medicolegal Death Investigation | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK83695
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK83694 | ASTM WK83694 Guide for Laboratory Photography | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK83694
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK80705 | ASTM WK80705 Relating to Gunshot Residue Analysis | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK80705
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK78748 | ASTM WK78748 Practice for Forensic Fiber Training Program | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK78748
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK78747 | ASTM WK78747 Guide for Forensic Examination of Fibers | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK78747
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK77530 | ASTM WK77530 Practice for Forensic Integrity Training | Interdisciplinary | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK77530
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK75231 | ASTM WK75231 Guide for Assessment of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy Data During the Qualitative Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK75231
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK73484 | ASTM WK73484 Practice for Reporting Results and Opinions of Explosives Analysis | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK73484
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK73482 | ASTM WK73482 Practice for Reporting Results and Opinions of Ignitable Liquids Analysis | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK73482
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72932 | ASTM WK72932 Guide for Collection, Analysis and Comparison of Forensic Glass Samples | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72932
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72630 | ASTM WK72630 Guide for The Development of Electron Ionization-Mass Spectral Libraries for the Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72630
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72526 | ASTM WK72526 Guide for Opinions on the Interpretation of Primer Gunshot Residue (pGSR) Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (SEM/EDS) | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72526
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK72441 | ASTM WK72441 Practice for Developing Discipline Specific Methodology for ACE-V | Interdisciplinary | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK72441
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK69872 | ASTM WK69872 Guide for Crime Scene Photography | Video/Imaging Technology & Analysis | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK69872
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK65067 | ASTM WK65067 Practice for Assessment of Gas Chromatography and Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry Data During the Qualitative Analysis of Seized Drugs | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK65067
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM WK27106 | ASTM WK27106 Terminology for Digital and Multimedia Evidence Examination | Digital Evidence | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM WK27106
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E3150-2x | ASTM E3150 Standard Guide for Forensic Audio Laboratory Setup and Maintenance | Digital Evidence | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E3150-2x
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E3085-2x (WK84554) | ASTM E3085-2x Standard Guide for Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E3085-2x (WK84554)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2997-2x (WK78732) | ASTM E2997-2x Standard Test Method for Analysis of Biodiesel Products by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2997-2x (WK78732)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2937-2x (WK88540) | ASTM E2937-2x Standard Guide for Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Paint Examinations | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2937-2x (WK88540)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2882-2x (WK93502) | ASTM E2882-2x Standard Guide for Analysis of Clandestine Drug Laboratory Evidence | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2882-2x (WK93502)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2330-2x (WK88538) | ASTM E2330-2x Standard Test Method for Determination of Concentrations of Elements in Glass Samples Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for Forensic Comparisons | Trace Materials | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2330-2x (WK88538)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E2125-2x (WK93501) | ASTM E2125-2x Standard Practice for Microcrystal Testing in the Forensic Analysis of Phencyclidine and its Analogues | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E2125-2x (WK93501)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E1969-2x (WK93500) | ASTM E1969-2x Standard Practice for Microcrystal Testing in Forensic Analysis for Methamphetamine and Amphetamine | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E1969-2x (WK93500)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASTM E1968-2x (WK93499) | ASTM E1968-2x Standard Practice for Microcrystal Testing in Forensic Analysis for Cocaine | Seized Drugs | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E1968-2x (WK93499)
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ANSI/ASTM E1588-25 | ANSI/ASTM E1588-25 Standard Test Method for Gunshot Residue Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | SDO Published Standard | ||
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Standard Number
ANSI/ASTM E1588-25
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
SDO Published Standard
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| ASTM E1412-2x | ASTM E1412-2x Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Passive Headspace Concentration with Active Charcoal | Ignitable Liquids, Explosives & Gunshot Residue | ASTM International | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASTM E1412-2x
Document Owner
ASTM International
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Technical Report 214-2x | ASB Technical Report 214 Terminology Used for Forensic Anthropology | Forensic Anthropology | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 214-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Technical Report 208-25 | ASB Technical Report 208-25 Forensic Toxicology: Terms and Definitions, 2025, 1st ed. | Forensic Toxicology | Academy Standards Board | SDO Published Standard | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 208-25
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
SDO Published Standard
SDO Published Standard Url
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| ASB Technical Report 189-2x | ASB Technical Report 189 Technical Report for the Forensic Reliability of eSignatures for a Determination of Authorship | Forensic Document Examination | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 189-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Technical Report 151-25 | ASB Technical Report 151-25 Medicolegal Death Investigation: Terms and Definitions, 2025, 1st Ed. | Medicolegal Death Investigation | Academy Standards Board | SDO Published Standard | ||
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Title
Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 151-25
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
SDO Published Standard
SDO Published Standard Url
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| ASB Technical Report 097-2x | ASB Technical Report 097 Terminology Used for Forensic Footwear and Tire Evidence, 2nd Ed. | Footwear & Tire | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 097-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Technical Report 084-2x | ASB Technical Report 084 Presentation of Canine Detection Evidence in Court | Dogs & Sensors | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 084-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Technical Report 033-2x | ASB Technical Report 033 Terms and Definitions in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, 2nd Ed. | Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 033-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Technical Report 025-2x | ASB Technical Report 025 Crime Scene/Death Investigation - Dogs and Sensors - Terms and Definitions, 2nd Ed. | Dogs & Sensors | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 025-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Technical Report 016-2x | ASB Technical Report 016 Terminology Related to Friction Ridge Examination | Friction Ridge | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Technical Report 016-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 217-2x | ASB Standard 217 Standard for the Ethical Treatment of Human Remains and Associated Data for Curation, Education, Research, and Training in Forensic Anthropology | Forensic Anthropology | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 217-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ANSI/ASB Standard 216-25 | ANSI/ASB Standard 216-25 Standard for Construction of Multilocus Databases, 2025, 1st ed. | Wildlife Forensic Biology | Academy Standards Board | SDO Published Standard | ||
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Standard Number
ANSI/ASB Standard 216-25
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
SDO Published Standard
SDO Published Standard Url
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| ASB Standard 215-2x | ASB Standard 215 Standard for Determining Analytical and Stochastic Thresholds for Application to Forensic DNA Casework Using Electrophoresis Platforms | Human Forensic Biology | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 215-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 205-2x | ASB Standard 205 Standard Methodology in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 205-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 204-2x | ASB Standard 204 Standard Procedures for the Decontamination of Canines | Dogs & Sensors | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 204-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ANSI/ASB Standard 203-25 | ANSI/ASB Standard 203-25 Standard for the Development of a Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Certification Program, 2025, 1st ed. | Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | Academy Standards Board | SDO Published Standard | ||
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Standard Number
ANSI/ASB Standard 203-25
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
SDO Published Standard
SDO Published Standard Url
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| ANSI/ASB Standard 202-25 | ANSI/ASB Standard 202-25 Standard for Interactions Between Medicolegal Death Investigation Authorities and Organ and Tissue Procurement Organizations and Eye Banks, 2025, 1st ed. | Medicolegal Death Investigation | Academy Standards Board | SDO Published Standard | ||
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Standard Number
ANSI/ASB Standard 202-25
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
SDO Published Standard
SDO Published Standard Url
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| ASB Standard 201-2x | ASB Standard 201 Standard for the Examination of Financial, Identification, and Other Authorized Documents | Forensic Document Examination | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 201-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 200-2x | ASB Standard 200 Canine Biomedical Detection of Disease in Forensic Public Health | Dogs & Sensors | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 200-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 199-2x | ASB Standard 199 Standard for Familial DNA Searching | Human Forensic Biology | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 199-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 197-2x | ASB Standard 197 Standard for the Examination of Digitally Captured Signatures | Forensic Document Examination | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 197-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 196-2x | ASB Standard 196 Standard Practice for the Documentation and Processing of Shooting Scenes | Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 196-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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| ASB Standard 191-2x | ASB Standard 191 Standard for the Examination of Dry Seals and Dry Seal Impressions | Forensic Document Examination | Academy Standards Board | In SDO Development | ||
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Standard Number
ASB Standard 191-2x
Document Owner
Academy Standards Board
OSAC Committee(s)
Status
In SDO Development
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