The CFSO is composed of six forensic science organizations:
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences — (AAFS Introduction)
- American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors — (ASCLD Introduction)
- International Association for Identification — (IAI Introduction)
- International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners — (IACME Introduction)
- National Association of Medical Examiners — (NAME Introduction)
- Society of Forensic Toxicologists and American Board of Forensic Toxicology — (SOFT Introduction)