The Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations
Formed in 2000, CFSO is an association of six forensic science professional organizations: American Academy of Forensic Sciences; American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors; American Society of Crime Lab Directors - Laboratory Accreditation Board; Forensic Quality Services; International Association for Identification; and National Association of Medical Examiners.
These professional organizations together represent more than 12,000 forensic science professionals across the United States.
The mission of the CFSO is to speak with a single forensic science voice in matters of mutual interest to its member organizations, to influence public policy at the national level and to make a compelling case for greater federal funding for public crime laboratories and medical examiner offices. The primary focus of the CFSO is local, state and national policymakers, as well as the United States Congress.
The CFSO interacts on a regular basis with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), various components of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and others to include the United States Congress.