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Peer review in forensic science.

Kaye N Ballantyne¹, Gary Edmond², Bryan Found³

¹Office of the Chief Forensic Scientist, Victoria Police Forensic Services Department, Macleod Victoria, Australia; School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.

Forensic Science International

|June 17, 2017

Summary

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Peer review in forensic science has various forms, but its true value in improving performance and reducing errors remains largely undetermined. Forensic practitioners must clarify review processes and avoid unsubstantiated claims of enhanced validity.

Keywords:

Cognitive factors Expert evidence Peer review Report Verification

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Forensic Science
Scientific Quality Management

Background:

Peer review is a critical component of quality assurance in forensic science.
Different types of peer review exist, including editorial, community, technical, administrative, and verification.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine various types of peer review in forensic science.
To clarify the utility of different review types in enhancing performance and reducing error.
To guide forensic practitioners on using and describing peer review.

Main Methods:

Review of existing research and studies on peer review in forensic science.
Analysis of different peer review methodologies and their definitions.
Discussion of the application and communication of peer review in practice.

Main Results:

The actual value and impact of peer review in forensic science settings are not yet empirically determined.
The utility of disparate peer review activities varies.
Transparency in peer review practices is crucial.

Conclusions:

Forensic practitioners should critically evaluate their use of peer review procedures.
The potential value of peer review should be made transparent to consumers.
Claims of increased validity or accuracy from peer review require empirical evidence.