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  • Forensic Science
  • Legal Studies
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Collaborative webinar series between Victoria Police Forensic Services Department practitioners and academics.
  • Identified a need for common understanding of error to foster interdisciplinary dialogue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Distil seven key lessons about 'error' from collaborative dialogue.
  • Foster interdisciplinary dialogue, collaboration, and research in forensic science.
  • Enhance reliability and public trust in forensic sciences.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of discussions from a collaborative webinar series.
  • Synthesis of seven key lessons regarding the nature and management of error.

Main Results:

  • Error is inevitable, complex, and subjective.
  • Error presents opportunities for learning and growth.
  • Error can be a tool for continuous improvement and accountability.

Conclusions:

  • A shared understanding of error is crucial for advancing forensic science.
  • Error management is vital for enhancing reliability and public trust.
  • This work supports future collaborative initiatives and funding in forensic science.