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MEETING MATERIALS TERM 2

Meeting Eight | Meeting Nine | Meeting Ten | Meeting Eleven | Meeting Twelve | Meeting Thirteen

Meeting Eight

The Attorney General Memorandum on Recomendations of the NCFS - Meeting 8

NCFS Meeting 8 - Meeting Materials Summary

Forensic Science Activities at NIST – Willie E. May Meeting #8

Office of Legal Policy Presentation NCFS Meeting #8

Organization of Scientific Area Committees - Jeremy Triplet NCFS Meeting #8

Models of Federal Research & Development - Molly Dix RTI

Leverage NSF's Investments in Research - Fen Zhao, NSF

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research - Peter Marks NCFS FDA, CBER

Accelerating the Transition from Lab to Market for Health - Jennifer Shieh, NIH NHLBI

AAAS Forensic Science Assessments - Mark Frankel & Deborah Runkle

SharePoint Demo NCFS Meeting #8

Subcommittee Updates

Views Document on Report Content
Adjudication Summary of Views Document on Report Content

Views Document on using the term “Reasonable Degree of Scientific Certainty”

Abstract on Access of Indigents to Defense Experts

Abstract on Notice and Demand Rules

Abstract on Judicial Vouching for Expert Witnesses

Views Document on Establishing the Foundational Literature within the Forensic Science Disciplines

Directive Recommendation Post-Doctoral Projects to Facilitate Translation of Research into Forensic Science Practice

Directive Recommendation on the National Code of Professional Responsibility

Directive Recommendation on the Transparency of Quality Management System Documents

Views document on Ensuring that Forensic Analysis is Based Upon Task-Relevant Information
Adjudication Summary on Views document on Ensuring that Forensic Analysis is Based Upon Task-Relevant Information

Recommendation on National Forensic Science Curriculum
Adjudication Summary on National Forensic Science Curriculum

Abstract on Assessment Tools

Abstract on Notification

Views Document on Proficiency Testing in Forensic Science

Views Document on Critical Steps to Accreditation

Abstract on Uniform Policy and Procedures for Accreditation Programs

Meeting Nine

 The Attorney General Memorandum on Recommendations of the NCFS - Meeting 9

NCFS Meeting 9 - Meeting Materials Summary

NCFS Priorities Proposal - Meeting 9

NIST Update for NCFS Meeting 9

OSAC Update for NCFS Meeting 9

NCFS Meeting 9 Subcommittee Reports

Subcommittee Work Product Updates Meeting 9

Initial Draft Recommendations for the Accreditation of Digital and Multimedia Forensic Science Service Providers 

Initial Draft Recommendation on Validation Studies for Forensic Science

Initial Draft Views Document on Validation of Forensic Science Methodology

Initial Draft Recommendations on Pretrial Discovery

Initial Draft Views Document on Judicial Vouching

Initial Draft Views Document on Notice and Demand

Initial Draft Recommendation on National Disaster Call Center  

Final Draft Recommendation on National Code of Professional Responsibility for Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine Service Providers
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on National Code of Professional Responsibility for Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine Service Providers

Final Draft Recommendation on Transparency of Quality Management System Documents
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Transparency of Quality Management System Documents

Final Draft Recommendation on the Use of the Term “Reasonable Scientific Certainty”
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on the Use of the Term “Reasonable Scientific Certainty”

Final Draft Views Document on the Use of the Term “Reasonable Scientific Certainty”
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on the Use of the Term “Reasonable Scientific Certainty”

Final Draft Views Document on Critical Steps to Accreditation
Adjudication Summary for Critical Steps to Accreditation Views Document

Final Draft Views Document on Proficiency Testing in Forensic Sciences
Adjudication Summary for Proficiency Testing in Forensic Sciences Views Document

Final Draft Directive Recommendation to Fund Pilot Projects to Facilitate Translation for Research into Forensic Science Practice
Adjudication Summary for Directive Recommendation to Fund Pilot Projects to Facilitate Translation for Research into Forensic Science Practice

Final Draft Views Document for Identifying and Evaluating Literature that Supports the Basic Principles of Forensic Science Method or Forensic Science Discipline
Adjudication Summary for Views Document for Identifying and Evaluating Literature that Supports the Basic Principles of Forensic Science Method or Forensic Science Discipline

The Forensic Science Discipline Framework

Meeting Ten

The Attorney General Memorandum on Recommendations of the NCFS - Meeting 10

NCFS Meeting 10 - Meeting Materials Summary

Forensic Science Discipline Review Draft Methodology

Initial Draft Views Document on Optimizing Human Performance in Crime Laboratories through Testing and Feedback

Initial Draft Recommendation on Proficiency Testing

Initial Draft Views Document on Accreditation and Recognition of Forensic Science Certification Bodies 

Initial Draft Views Document on Certification of Forensic Science Practitioners

Initial Draft Views Document on Accreditation Program Requirements 

Final Draft Recommendation on Pretrial Discovery
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Pretrial Discovery

Final Draft Views Document on Judicial Vouching
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on Judicial Vouching  

Final Draft Views Document on Notice and Demand Provisions
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on Notice and Demand Provisions

Initial Draft Views Document on Report and Case Record Contents

Initial Draft Recommendation on Documentation, Case Record and Report Contents

Final Draft Recommendation on the National Disaster Call Center
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on National Disaster Call Center

Initial Draft Recommendation on National Office for Medicolegal Death Investigation

Initial Draft Views Document on Next of Kin Communication and Interactions during Medicolegal Death Investigations

Final Draft Views Document on Technical Merit Evaluation of Forensic Science Methods and Practice
Final Draft Recommendation on Technical Merit Evaluation of Forensic Science Methods and Practice
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation and Views on Technical Merit Evaluation of Forensic Science Methods and Practice 

John Byrd - Certification & Licensing Panel Presentation
Robert Garrett - Certification & Licensing Panel Presentation
Gretchen Lajoie - Certification & Licensing Panel Presentation
Lynn Garcia - Certification & Licensing Panel Presentation

James Emerson - Digital & Multimedia Evidence Panel Presentation
James Dibble - Digital & Multimedia Evidence Panel Presentation
William Eber - Digital & Multimedia Evidence Panel Presentation
Carl Hoecker - Digital & Multimedia Evidence Panel Presentation

Meeting Eleven

The Attorney General Memorandum on Recommendations of the NCFS - Meeting 11

NCFS Meeting 11 - Meeting Materials Summary

NCFS Meeting 11 Subcommittee Reports

Initial Draft Views Document on Use of Checklists in Forensic Science

Initial Draft Views Document on Statistical Statements in Forensic Testimony

Initial Draft Recommendation on Model Legislation for Medicolegal Death Investigation Systems

Initial Draft Views Document on Recognizing the Autonomy and Neutrality of Forensic Pathologists

Initial Draft Recommendation on Accreditation of Digital and Multimedia Forensic Science Service Providers
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Accreditation of Digital and Multimedia Forensic Science Service Providers

Final Draft Recommendation on Formation of a National Office for Medicolegal Death Investigation
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Formation of a National Office for Medicolegal Death Investigation

Final Draft Views Document on Next of Kin Communication and Interactions during Medicolegal Death Investigations
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on Next of Kin Communication and Interactions during Medicolegal Death Investigations

Final Draft Views Document on Accreditation of Forensic Science Certification Bodies
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on Accreditation of Forensic Science Certification Bodies

Final Draft Views Document on Certification of Forensic Science Practitioners
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on Certification of Forensic Science Practitioners

Final Draft Views Document on Accreditation Program Requirements
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on Accreditation Program Requirements

Final Draft Recommendation on Proficiency Testing
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Proficiency Testing

Final Draft Recommendation on Documentation, Case Record and Report Contents
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Documentation, Case Record and Report Contents

Final Draft Views Document on Facilitating Research on Laboratory Performance
Adjudication Summary for Views Document on Facilitating Research on Laboratory Performance

Final Draft Recommendation on Technical Merit Evaluation of Forensic Science Methods and Practice (version 2)
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Technical Merit Evaluation of Forensic Science Methods and Practice (version 2)

Office of Legal Policy NCFS Presentation

Forensic Science Discipline Review of Testimony – Statistician Roundtable Summary

NCFS Ethics Overview

Karen Kafadar - Statistical Statements of Relevance Panel Presentation
Hari Iyer - Statistical Statements of Relevance Panel Presenation
Alicia Carriquiry - Statistical Statements of Relevance Panel Presentation
David Kaye - Statistical Statements of Relevance Panel Presentation

Jeremy Triplett - Technical Merit Review Panel Presentation
Richard Cavanagh - Technical Merit Review Panel Presentation
Robert Wielgosz - Technical Merit Review Panel Presentation

Meeting Twelve

The Attorney General Memorandum on Recommendations of the NCFS; Announcement for NCFS Meeting Twelve

NCFS Meeting 12 - Meeting Materials Summary

NCFS Meeting 12 Subcommittee Reports

Final Draft Recommendation on Accreditation of Digital and Multimedia Forensic Science Service Providers
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Accreditation of Digital and Multimedia Forensic Science Service Providers

Final Draft Views on Report and Case Record Contents
Adjudication Summary for Views on Report and Case Record Contents

Initial Draft Views on Statistical Statements in Forensic Testimony

Final Draft Views on Use of Checklists in Forensic Science
Adjudication Summary for Use of Checklists in Forensic Science

Final Draft Views on Recognizing the Autonomy and Neutrality of Forensic Pathologists
Adjudication Summary for Views on Recognizing the Autonomy and Neutrality of Forensic Pathologists

Final Draft Recommendation on Model Legislation for Medicolegal Death Investigation Systems
Adjudication Summary for Recommendation on Model Legislation for Medicolegal Death Investigation Systems

NCFS Summary Report Reflecting Back-Looking Toward the Future
NCFS Summary Report: Appendix A - National Commission on Forensic Science Commissioners and Biographies
NCFS Summary Report: Appendix B - National Commission on Forensic Science Subcommittees
NCFS Summary Report: Appendix C - National Commission on Forensic Science Recommendations and Views

Subcommittee on Procedures and Operations (SPO) Update: NCFS Summary Report

Update on Forensic Science Discipline Review and Uniform Language for Testimony and Reports

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) Survey Update 

David Allison, Ph.D. - Scientific Foundations Session #1 Presentation
Michael Peat, Ph.D. - Scientific Foundations Session #1 Presentation
Christopher Palenik, Ph.D. - Scientific Foundations Session #1 Presentation

Eric Lander, Ph.D. - Scientific Foundations Session #2 Presentation
Christophe Champod, Ph.D. - Scientific Foundations Session #2 Presentation
Alan I. Leshner, Ph.D. - Scientific Foundations Session #2 Presentation 

Gerald LaPorte - Research Panel 1: Extramural Research Presentation 
Rebecca Ferrell, Ph.D. - Research Panel 1: Extramural Research Presentation 
Jose Almirall, Ph.D. - Research Panel 1: Extramural Research Presentation 
Nicholas Petraco, Ph.D. - Research Panel 1: Extramural Research Presentation 

Cedric Neumann, Ph.D. - Jury Understanding of Statistics Presentation (available upon request)
William Thompson, Ph.D. - Jury Understanding of Statistics Presentation 

Cary Oien - Research Panel II: Federal Forensic Science Research Initiatives Presentation
Susan Ballou - Research Panel II: Federal Forensic Science Research Initiatives Presentation
Julia Dolan - Research Panel II: Federal Forensic Science Research Initiatives Presentation

Meeting Thirteen

NCFS Meeting 13 - Meeting Materials Summary

Final Draft Views on Report and Case Record Contents
Adjudication Summary for Views on Report and Case Record Contents

Final Draft Views on Statistical Statements in Forensic Testimony
Adjudication Summary for Views on Statistical Statements in Forensic Testimony

NCFS Summary Report: Reflecting Back-Looking Toward the Future
NCFS Summary Report: Appendix A - National Commission on Forensic Science Commissioners and Biographies
NCFS Summary Report: Appendix B - National Commission on Forensic Science Subcommittees
NCFS Summary Report: Appendix C - National Commission on Forensic Science Recommendations and Views
NCFS Summary Report: Appendix D - National Commission on Forensic Science Public Comments

Elham Tabassi - Development of ISO Standard on Method Validation Presentation

David Angel - Wrongful Convictions Panel Presentation
Gerald LaPorte - Wrongful Convictions Panel Presentation
Madeline deLone - Wrongful Convictions Panel Presentation

Gina Scaramella - Forensic Science and Victims: Notification and Education Panel Presentation
Rebecca Cambell, Ph.D. - Forensic Science and Victims: Notification and Education Panel Presentation

Paul Speaker, Ph.D. - Forensic Laboratory Financial Management/Return on Investment Presentation

Hon. David Waxse - Feedback from Professional Organizations: Forensic Science Legal Perspectives Panel Presentation

Carol Henderson - Training and Continuing Education Panel Presentation
Angela Williamson, Ph.D. - Training and Continuing Education Panel Presentation
Hon. Ron Reinstein - Training and Continuing Education Panel Presentation
Kevin Lothridge - Training and Continuing Education Panel Presentation

Jeremy Triplett - Feedback from Professional Organizations: Forensic Science Practitioner Perspectives Panel Presentation
C. Ken Williams - Feedback from Professional Organizations: Forensic Science Practitioner Perspectives Panel Presentation
H.W. "Rus" Ruslander - Feedback from Professional Organizations: Forensic Science Practitioner Perspectives Panel Presentation
Randy Hanzlick, M.D. - Feedback from Professional Organizations: Forensic Science Practitioner Perspectives Panel Presentation
Timothy P. Scanlan, Ph.D. - Feedback from Professional Organizations: Forensic Science Practitioner Perspectives Panel Presentation
John Grassel - Feedback from Professional Organizations: Forensic Science Practitioner Perspectives Panel Presentation

Supplemental Meeting Materials for NCFS Meeting 13

Updated July 12, 2017