Crime Lab Associations

There are number of professional associations for forensic science professionals, and those interested in pursuing a career in the field.  The associations provide a variety of services, support and resources.

International Association for Identification (IAI) – https://www.theiai.org/

American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT) – https://www.abft.org/

Association of Firearm and Tool mark Examiners (AFTE) – https://afte.org/

California Association of Criminalists (CAC) – https://www.cacnews.org/

Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT) – https://www.soft-tox.org/

American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) – https://www.aafs.org/

International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA) – https://www.iabpa.org/home

American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (ASTEE) – http://www.asteetrace.org/

Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists (NWAFS) – http://nwafs.org/wordpress/

Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) – https://www.neafs.org/

American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD) – https://www.ascld.org/

California Association of Crime Lab Directors (CACLD) – https://cacld.net/

Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists (MAAFS) – https://www.maafs.org/

Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (MAFS) – http://www.mafs.net/

Southwest Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS) – http://swafs.us/