A division of Forensic Science Consultants Incorporated, Forensic Testing Services is dedicated to providing high quality forensic proficiency tests in areas that are inadequately covered by other forensic test providers. Tests are prepared by forensic experts currently working in the discipline. Test preparation follows the Trace Evidence Proficiency Testing Guidelines drafted by the Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis (SWGMAT) and ASCLD-LAB criteria. All tests undergo rigorous quality control to ensure consistency.
As of June 21, 2008, the ASCLD/LAB board of directors designated Forensic Testing Services as an approved proficiency test provider for all of our standard proficiency tests in trace evidence. These tests include Tape Examination, Bulb Examination for On/Off, Chemical Unknowns, Gunshot Residue, Low Order Explosives and the Microscopic Examination of Hair.
The following tests are currently scheduled:
2010:
We will begin a new test order schedule for our 2010 tests. The subscription deadline for all 2010 tests will be November 15, 2009. Order forms and information on the tests are available here:
2010 Proficiency Test Order Form
FTS-10-TAPE Tape Examination Proficiency Test January 2010
FTS-10-BULB Bulb Examination for On/Off Proficiency Test March 2010
FTS-10-CHEM Chemical Unknown Proficiency Test May 2010
FTS-10-HAIR1 Microscopic Exam of Hair Proficiency Test June 2010
FTS-10-HAIR2 Basic Hair Screening Proficiency Test June 2010
FTS-10-GSRSTUB Gunshot Residue Proficiency Test- Stubs July 2010
FTS-10-GSRSWAB Gunshot Residue Proficiency Test- Swabs July 2010
FTS-10-EXP Low Explosive Examination Proficiency Test September 2010
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To browse detailed descriptions of each test, please follow the ordering process. You will reach a page describing all of the available proficiency tests for 2009. You may then select the test to view a detailed description. Tests will not be added to your shopping cart until selected by user.
