Science Advisory Board
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Science
Method of Appointment: Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council
Length of Appointment: 3 years
Residency: Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards
Paid board: No (all roles are voluntary)
Description: The Board shall review all reports of allegations of professional negligence, misconduct, or misidentification or other testing error that occurred in the provision of forensic science services at the Department of Forensic Sciences, periodically review the program standards and protocols related to Department operations, and advise the Director or the Mayor and Council on matters relating to the Department of Forensic Sciences or forensic science.
CommissionMembership
The Science Advisory Board will consist of 9 voting members.
Qualifications- Five scientists with experience in scientific research and methodology, who have published in peer‑reviewed scientific journals, and who are not currently employed by the Department or any law‑enforcement laboratory or agency providing forensic science services to the District.
- One statistician
- One expert in quality assurance
- Four forensic scientists not currently employed by the Department or any law‑enforcement laboratory or agency.
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