American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners

 

 

 

Welcome to the website of the newly formed American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (ASTEE).

 

The mission of this organization is to encourage the exchange and dissemination of ideas and information within

the field of trace evidence through improving contacts between persons and laboratories engaged in trace evidence analysis.

 

The Society's goal is to stimulate research in the development of new and/or improved scientific techniques for

forensic trace applications and  to promote high standards of performance and professional ethics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership Form

 

For the Charter membership period which ends December 31, 2009

signatures of the Founders are not required.  ASTEE will  use your credentials from your CV to determine your eligibility for membership.  

 

Individuals may obtain signatures from Founders at the following meetings:  Trace Symposium, TWGFEX, or the 2009

JOINT Meeting.                                               

NOTE:  2010 Annual dues notices will be mailed out in January 2010. Annual dues are $20.

 

For more information on this Society,

contact one of the Founding members:

 

Vincent Desiderio, NJ State Police

Cassandra Burke, Baltimore County Police

Sandy Parent, Texas DPS

Melissa Balogh, NJ State Police

Chris Taylor, USACIL

Amy Michaud, ATF

Chris Bommarito, Michigan State Police

 

(coming soon)

Bylaws

Administrative Rules

Code of Ethics