Press Information

CFSO Press Release on DOJ Interim Policy on Genealogy

CFSO Press Release — CFSO applauds the Department of Justice for creation of Forensic Laboratory Needs Technology Working Group (FLN-TWG) — June 1, 2018

ASCLD Press Release — DOJ Forensic Laboratory Needs- Technology Working Group — June 1, 2018

The Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations Applauds U.S. Senate for Hearing on Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Collection Kits — May 20, 2015


IAI Press Release on DAG Remarks 8/7/2017

NAME Press Release on DAG Remarks 8/7/2017

ASCLD Press Release on DAG Remarks 8/7/2017

AAFS Press Release on DAG Remarks 8/7/2017


CFSO Public Comments at NCFS Meeting March 22, 2016


Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations (CFSO)

On February 14, 2017 the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations (CFSO) elected new leadership for the organization. The CFSO Board of Directors voted Mr. Matthew Gamette M.S. (American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors) as Chair, Mr. Ken Martin (International Association for Identification) as Vice-Chair, Mr. Ken Martin (International Association for Identification) will also serve as Treasurer, and Dee Krebs (International Association of Forensic Nurses) as Secretary.

The membership of the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations (CFSO) includes the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT), the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD), the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), the International Association for Identification (IAI), the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), and the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT). CFSO is a premiere organization representing over 21,000 forensic science practitioners from these organizations.

CFSO will continue to actively engage in the advancement of forensic science policy, legislation, and leadership. Information about the CFSO is available on the website www.thecfso.org or in the monthly organization newsletter www.thecfso.org/newsletter.