 |
© ASCLD/LAB |
139 J Technology Dr
Garner, NC 27529 |
|
| |
|
Proficiency Review Committee
The Proficiency Review Program (PRP) documents the complete ASCLD/LAB process for conducting the review of external proficiency test results. The PRP is applicable to both the ASCLD/LAB Legacy accreditation program and the ASCLD/LAB-International accreditation program.
To retain accredited status for a full five year term, a laboratory must continue to meet the standards under which it was accredited. One of the means by which ASCLD/LAB monitors compliance is by reviewing proficiency testing reports submitted by approved test providers. The PRP program outlines the roles and responsibilities of accredited laboratories, Proficiency Review Committees (PRC), approved test providers, the ASCLD/LAB Proficiency Test Program Manager, and others in carrying out the elements of the proficiency review process.
Proficiency Review Committees are important to the success of the program. For each forensic discipline accredited by ASCLD/LAB, the Board has established a PRC and appointed a Chair for each. Current Chair appointments are as follows:
DISCIPLINE |
CHAIR |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Biology |
Phil Kinsey, co-chair |
(406) 329-1179 |
| Biology |
Ann Gross, co-chair |
(651) 793-2979 |
| Breath Alcohol Calibration |
Melissa Kennedy |
(804) 393-0830 |
| Controlled Substances |
Carl Anderson |
|
| Crime Scene |
James Dougherty |
(218) 755-6600 |
| Digital Evidence |
John Dilday |
(919) 662-4509 X1400 |
| Firearms/Toolmarks |
Todd J. Nordhoff |
(704) 353-1069 |
| Imprint/Impression Evidence |
Brad Putnam |
(541) 726-2590 (Ext. 261) |
| Latent Prints |
Michelle Sherwood Stark |
|
| Questioned Documents |
Karen Chiarodit |
|
| Toxicology |
Jim Kuhlman |
(540) 561-6600 |
| Trace Evidence |
Please contact the
Proficiency Test Program Manager,
Patti Williams |
(913) 302-3878 |
For additional information concerning the Proficiency Review Program (PRP) or the activities of a Proficiency Review Committee (PRC), you may contact any one of the PRC Chairs or the ASCLD/LAB Proficiency Test Program Manager.
|
|
|
| Please copy the Proficiency Test Program Manager at Patti Williams when replying to the PRC. |
When responding to the PRC by email, the subject line should include:
• Test name
• Unique test id
• Lab name
• ASCLD/LAB certificate number
|
Most Recent Additions to Approved Proficiency Tests:
– CTS Body Fluid Identification test: approved April 2011
– CTS FA/TM Serial Number Restoration test: approved Mar 2010
– NY DOH; for private DNA labs - Biology test: approved Aug 2009
– Resolution Video - forensic video test: approved Oct 2009
– CAS, Ltd - Latent Print comparison test: approved Mar 2009
– FTS - Tape, Bulb, Hair, Unk. Substance, GSR, EXP: approved Jun 2008
– ISFCE - computer forensics test: approved Apr 2008
|
|
|
