Forensic Science Research Stakeholders Meeting

Objectives of this meeting include:

• Facilitating a greater understanding and awareness of the various federal efforts, current initiatives, and strategic plans related to forensic science research.
• Identifying current partnerships and potential opportunities for federal agencies to partner and leverage each other’s strengths.
• Gaining insight into the National Institute of Justice's Forensic Laboratory Needs Technical Working Group past and future activities.
• Coordinating the vast array of federal forensic science research and development by establishing a regular exchange of information.
• Ascertaining opportunities for coordination with state and local forensic science service providers, academic researchers, and other criminal justice system stakeholders.
• Recognizing opportunities for technology transition from research into practice.
• Informing future updates for the public-facing reports on the landscape of federally funded forensic science research. See the Forensic Technology Center of Excellence report on Federal Forensic Science Research and Development Programs – A 2021 Update.