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Safeguarding Forensic Science Professionals

NCJ Number
309848
Date Published
November 2024
Abstract

Forensic science professionals are vital personnel in the criminal justice system who routinely operate in high-stress environments. The forensic science field comprises many distinct professional roles, including civilian and sworn employees of law enforcement agency crime laboratories, police forensic units (such as crime scene units and fingerprint units), and associated medical examiner or coroner offices.

Date Published: November 1, 2024