CURRENT LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS
CFSO is an association of forensic science professional organizations:
 American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS Introduction) |
 American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT Website) |
 National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME Introduction) |
 Society of Forensic Toxicologists and American Board of Forensic Toxicology (SOFT Introduction) |
Formed in 2000, these professional
organizations together represent approximately
22,000 members across the United States.
The mission of the CFSO is to speak with a single forensic science voice in matters of mutual interest to its member organizations, to influence public policy at the national level and to make a compelling case for greater federal funding for public crime laboratories and medical examiner/coroner offices. The primary focus of the CFSO is local, state and national policymakers, as well as the United States Congress.
ANNUAL MEETINGS OF CFSO MEMBERS
AAFS–February 2025–Baltimore, Maryland
ASCLD–May 2024–Birmingham, Alabama
IACME–July 2024–Las Vegas, Nevada
IAI–August 2024–Reno, Nevada
NAME–September 2024–Denver, Colorado
SOFT–October 2024–St. Louis, Missouri
 CFSO 2021 Year End Summary |
 CFSO 2022 Strategy |