WK78748 - New Practice for a Forensic Fiber Training Program

Work Item

ASTM WK78748

New Practice for a Forensic Fiber Training Program

1. Scope

This practice is for use by laboratory personnel responsible for training examiners to perform forensic examinations and comparisons of fibers, fabrics, and rope/cordage. It contains a list of training objectives with recommended reading assignments, processes of instruction, and structured exercises to provide practical experience for the trainee.

Keywords

textiles; rope; cordage; microscopy; vegetable; animal; mineral; manufactured fiber, FTIR, microspectrophotometry

Rationale

OSAC is completing training practices for most forensic science disciplines to provide a basis of competency for analysts within the forensic community.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E30.15

Committee: E30

Staff Manager: Kevin Shanahan

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 10-28-2021

Technical Contact: Jennifer Remy

Item: 002

Ballot: E30 (24-06)