OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE
Foster an exchange of ideas and information within the field of criminalistics.
Foster friendship and cooperation among the various laboratory personnel.
Encourage and, if possible, financially support worthy research projects.
Encourage the compilation of experience data of value in the field.
Promote wide recognition of the practice of criminalistics as an important phase of jurisprudence.
Promote a high level of professional competence among criminalists.
Encourage uniform qualifications and requirements for criminalists and related specialists.
Disseminate information to the law profession concerning minimum qualifications for physical evidence consultants.
Provide a board of review in cases involving differences of professional opinion when requested.
Encourage the use of improved testing procedures and methods of presentation of conclusions.
Encourage the recognition of the CAC and its purposes among other appropriate groups and societies.
Lend assistance, whenever possible, in the formulation of college curricula and law enforcement programs.
When appropriate, to review and act upon any pending legislation which appears to be related to the field of criminalistics.
Establish, maintain, and enforce a Code of Ethics for criminalists.
Establish, maintain and manage an Endowment Fund to fund scholarships, research projects, special classes and other activities in keeping with the objects and purposes of the CAC.
Support certification testing programs for individuals engaged in the practice of criminalistics.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Financial
Special Price for Seminar Registration
Full Member Seminar Lottery ($1000)
Free ABC exam application fee for all members
Highly discounted subscriptions to the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Science & Justice
Free/Reduced fees for CAC-Sponsored workshops
Best Presentation Award ($200)
Edward F. Rhodes Memorial Award ($1000)
Reduced Meals Cost at Study Group Luncheons/Dinners
ABC Examination Award ($200)
Best Poster Award ($50)
Funding of Research Projects and/or Workshops ($???)
Awards & Recognition
Alfred A. Biasotti Most Outstanding Presentation Award
Anthony Longhetti Distinguished Member Award
ABC Examination Award
AAFS Regional Award
Edward F. Rhodes Memorial Award
Paul Kirk and Presidents Award
Roger Sherman Greene III Memorial Award
W. Jack Cadman Award
Best Poster Award
Educational Opportunities
Biannual seminars
Study group meetings
CAC-sponsored workshops
Leadership/Service Opportunities
Board of Directors position
Committee positions
Study Group Chair positions
Fun & Entertainment
Elvis two times in six years (2007 & 2012)
Murder Mystery Banquet (2013)
Lifelong friends
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We accomplish these purposes through a wide range of events (study groups meetings, bi-yearly seminars, training and research endowments), financial assistance for training for new criminalists, and many other activities performed by our Board of Directors and Committees. If this Association interests you, please explore this website further or contact any of the Board of Directors or Committee Members.
Thanks for your interest in the CAC!
