http://myblogs.informa.com/forensics/2011/04/05/ethics-in-forensic-science/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ethics-in-forensic-science In association with the new journal: Forensic Science Policy & Management Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:45:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://myblogs.informa.com/forensics/2011/04/05/ethics-in-forensic-science/comment-page-1/#comment-10670 Moderator Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:54:08 +0000 http://myblogs.informa.com/forensics/?p=252#comment-10670 Erika's comment is well taken. Most forensic scientists are keenly aware of their professional ethical obligations. Yet there continue to be a small minority which cause the rest of us difficulties. Of course now that the National Academy of Sciences report recommended a universal code of ethics, the situation has changed and it may be difficult to argue that such a code is not necessary. And even if a code were developed, setting up an appropriate oversight body to review claims of unethical conduct as well as the consequences of a breech of ethics, is the real challenge to this entire matter. Erika’s comment is well taken. Most forensic scientists are keenly aware of their professional ethical obligations. Yet there continue to be a small minority which cause the rest of us difficulties. Of course now that the National Academy of Sciences report recommended a universal code of ethics, the situation has changed and it may be difficult to argue that such a code is not necessary. And even if a code were developed, setting up an appropriate oversight body to review claims of unethical conduct as well as the consequences of a breech of ethics, is the real challenge to this entire matter.

]]> http://myblogs.informa.com/forensics/2011/04/05/ethics-in-forensic-science/comment-page-1/#comment-9995 Erika Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:38:58 +0000 http://myblogs.informa.com/forensics/?p=252#comment-9995 Don't most labs (especially those under ASCLD/LAB or ISO jurisdiction) follow a national code of ethics? In my experience, the lab puts forth protocols for analysis, interpretation, and behavior (including ethics). It is the lab administrator's oversight that ensures that we all follow these protocols. Even if there is no specific written code of ethics, aren't all analysts aware of the ethical considerations of their position? All the analysts I know have ethics in the fore-front of their minds when working a case. Don’t most labs (especially those under ASCLD/LAB or ISO jurisdiction) follow a national code of ethics? In my experience, the lab puts forth protocols for analysis, interpretation, and behavior (including ethics). It is the lab administrator’s oversight that ensures that we all follow these protocols. Even if there is no specific written code of ethics, aren’t all analysts aware of the ethical considerations of their position? All the analysts I know have ethics in the fore-front of their minds when working a case.

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