The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) is a nonprofit professional organization committed to advancing forensic science through leadership, and innovation. It supports crime lab directors via 14 committees focused on advocacy, ethics, research, accreditation, training, and more.
Key initiatives include the Forensic Research Committee, which drives scientific advancement; ASCLD Accreditation Initiative, which mentors labs toward accreditation; ASCLD Training and Education Committee, which provides ASCLD Train the Director Series; and the ASCLD Leadership Academy, a multi-level training program for forensic leaders. ASCLD fosters collaboration, professional development, and excellence across the forensic science community.