Ensuring Competent Performance in Forensic Practice - Recovery, Analysis, Interpretation, and Reporting
Keith Hadley, Michael J. Fereday - Encourages common understanding of competence and demonstrates the application of standards and practice in all aspects of forensic science including collection of evidence, interpretation of scientific analysis, and appropriate methods of testimony. The authors stress the practice of training to proper standards and give clear guidelines for effective training programs. Examines the importance of workplace assessments of competence and emphasizes the role of those involved in the assessment process. Includes case studies demonstrating competence in practice and the methods to ensure consistentlyhigh standards.