About our Publication
Forensic Science Executive is a semi-annual publication printed and distributed by Critical Victories each winter and summer.  Over 120 forensic science organizations in the United States receive multiple copies of Forensic Science Executive for free, both in printed form and online.    ​

Our Focus
Forensic Science Executive focuses on topics related to the administration and management of forensic science laboratories in the United States.  Our writers have extensive experience working, practicing, and leading in the forensic science occupation.  Past issues can be found in our archive.

Editor
John M. Collins MA, SHRM-SCP
Manging Editor and Contributor 
(517) 803-4063     john@criticalvictories.com

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Crime labs play a critical role in the justice system, analyzing millions of pieces of evidence from criminal investigations each year.

From the 2014 Census of Publicly Funded Crime Laboratories (www.bls.gov)

About America's Forensic Science Laboratories

• There are approximately 400 accredited forensic science laboratories in the United States.
• There are roughly 14,000 employees working in America's accredited forensic science laboratories.
• Approximately 10-15% of all cases submitted to laboratories involve DNA testing.​

• Forensic laboratory scientists transition between two critical roles - that of scientist, and that of consultant.
• Communication skills are as important as scientific competence.  Science has no value until it is communicated and given meaning.
• Forensic science laboratories are as concerned about identifying the innocent as they are the guilty.​

To learn more about America's forensic science labs, please read the 2014 Census of Publicly Funded Crime Laboratories - CLICK HERE