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The Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations

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)
ASCLD
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
(ASCLD Introduction)
IAI
International Association for Identification
(IAI Introduction)

International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners
(IACME Introduction)
NAME
National Association of Medical Examiners
(NAME Introduction)
SOFT
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.

Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations

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–April 2025–Denver, Colorado

IACME–July 2024–Las Vegas, Nevada

IAI–August 2024–Reno, Nevada

NAME–September 2024–Denver, Colorado

SOFT–October 2024–St. Louis, Missouri


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CFSO 2021 Year End Summary CFSO 2022 Strategy