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The American College of Forensic Examiners International is an independent, scientific, and professional association representing forensic examiners worldwide.

Multi-disciplinary in its scope, the college actively promotes the dissemination of forensics information and the continued advancement of forensic examination and consultation across the many professional fields of membership. The college has elevated standards through education, credentials, basic and advanced training, as well as Diplomate and Fellow status.

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We are the world’s largest professional association for forensic examiners. By becoming a member, you will join a network of top forensics professionals and have opportunities to promote yourself and your skills in an increasingly popular and competitive field.

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Forensic Credential Programs

We are the leader in forensics education and offer members the opportunity to gain knowledge and boost careers by earning credentials in its prestigious and challenging programs for the following forensics fields:

Partnership with the Missouri Sheriff’s Association

ACFEI is proud to announce collaboration with the Missouri Sheriff’s Association, which provides Missouri law enforcement officers the opportunity to participate in select CE short courses for Missouri P.O.S.T. continuing education credits.

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By being a member in good standing and successfully completing one of our credentialing programs, you have the opportunity to elevate your status by becoming a Diplomate and a Fellow of ACFEI.

The Diplomate distinction is a prestigious credential awarded to members that recognizes excellence and achievement and identifies professionals who strive for a higher level of competence. Not only does it establish the Diplomate as a distinguished top professional, it also encourages continuous professional development and promotes visibility in the field of forensic science.

 

Our Advisory Boards

We oversee 12 advisory boards focusing on individual areas within forensic science. Members are encouraged to become Diplomates of these boards, provided they possess the minimum requirements to become involved.

 

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2012 Executive Summit

The 2012 Executive Summit will be held in Las Vegas, NV. Register Now!

You’re the detective!

The Detective’s Corner provides the thrilling ending to our forensic fiction found in The Forensic Examiner®. Click the “Learn More” link to find our archive of mysteries and their solutions. Whodunit? Find out here!

Are you interested in writing a fiction piece for The Forensic Examiner®? Contact the editor at editor@acfei.com.

 

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Announcing! The new Certified Instructor, CI℠ Program

The American College of Forensic Examiners International is proud to offer our distinguished members a new opportunity. The Certified Instructor, CI℠ Program provides an opportunity for members to teach ACFEI credential programs in a specific field or area of expertise. With three levels—instructor, senior instructor, and master instructor—becoming a CI allows you to earn income while providing an invaluable service to the field of forensics. The CI course covers all the necessary information needed to educate students to pass the required credential exams. CIs have access to a wide range of ACFEI resources and will receive the support needed to teach successful courses.

Announcing! The new Certified in Survival Mindset, CSM℠

The American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI) is partnering with The International College of Behavioral Sciences (ICBS) to bring you its latest credentialing opportunity, Certified in Survival Mindset, CSM ℠. The Certified in Survival Mindset, CSM ℠ program is based off the work of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and is essential to physical and psychological survival before, during, and after a critical incident. Subject matter expert Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. The course materials cover each of his books, On Killing, On Combat, and Warrior Mindset and will prepare you for the physiological and psychological aspects of violent encounters and equip your body and mind to survive disastrous events.

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Announcing the New Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI® Open Source Project!

Get published as a course author today by submitting a module for inclusion in the Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI® Program. Since CCI is an open-source credential program, you can submit an idea for a module by simply filling out the appropriate form. Once received, ACFEI staff will forward your proposal to a committee of members on the American Board of Registered Investigators for approval; following approval, ACFEI will pay you $500 for a 4,000 word module submitted in accordance with our course submission guidelines. After your module is completed, edited, and approved, it will be incorporated into the CCI program.

Announcing Certified Criminal Investigator, CCI® is now worth Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) hours!

The American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI) has partnered with the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) hours. You can earn over 20 POST hours by successfully completing the Certified Criminal Investigator®, CCI® program from ACFEI today.

The RI® program instructs, measures, and assesses knowledge and competency of investigators in both the public and private sectors. Providing a foundation of forensics basics, this course creates a measure of standardization in the field of investigation. As the National Academy of Sciences’ report on forensic sciences reflects, certification for investigators is more crucial than ever before to fill the gaps in the field.

Click here to see if your state accepts POST hours. Please contact the ACFEI at 1-800-423-9737 with any questions.

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Featured ACFEI Member

Dana Way

CMI-V, CCI, DABCCI

DNA, Narcotics and Controlled Substance
Forensic Expert Witness

Owner of 3rd Degree Investigations, Inc.

Email - dway284@yahoo.com

Web Site - 3rd Degree Investigations

Dana Way is owner of 3rd Degree Investigations, Inc. which was founded in 2005 with the intention to serve the Criminal Justice System with an unwavering commitment to science in the pursuit of truth. She has more than 10 years of experience in the fields of testing, analysis, profiling, and investigations. She has set the standard to work only with laboratories committed to the highest level of standards obtainable to assist us in her efforts serving her clients. Dana has been a member of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute since 2009.

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