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A call for more science in forensic science.

Suzanne Bell¹, Sunita Sah², Thomas D Albright³

¹Department of Forensic and Investigative Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506; Suzanne.Bell@mail.wvu.edu.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

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Forensic science needs urgent scientific validation and research. Despite its critical role in justice, many practices lack rigorous testing, and a key reform commission was terminated.

Keywords:

DNA crime forensic science investigation justice

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Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Legal System
Scientific Methodologies

Background:

Forensic science encompasses diverse methods like DNA analysis and pattern recognition.
Many forensic techniques originated from law enforcement, lacking scientific vetting.
Exonerations in the 1990s highlighted issues, prompting calls for reform.

Discussion:

A 2009 National Academy of Science report criticized forensic practices.
The National Commission for Forensic Science (NCFS) fostered interdisciplinary communication.
The Department of Justice terminated the NCFS in 2017, despite ongoing challenges.

Key Insights:

Forensic science requires greater scientific scrutiny and empirical testing.
The termination of the NCFS leaves a critical gap in reform efforts.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for advancing forensic science.

Outlook:

Advocacy for research, testing, and financial support is crucial.
The broader scientific community must support forensic science colleagues.
Strengthening the scientific foundation of forensic science is paramount for justice.