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About Us
Who we are
The American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE) was established in 1977 and is accredited by the Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board. The Board’s objectives are two-fold: to establish, maintain and enhance standards of qualification for those who practice forensic document examination, and to certify applicants who comply with ABFDE requirements for this expertise.
In doing so, the Board aims to safeguard the public interest by ensuring that anyone who claims to be a specialist in forensic document examination does, in fact, possess the necessary skills and qualifications.
The ABFDE is acknowledged as a certifying body by
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- American Society of Questioned Document Examiners
- Canadian Society of Forensic Science
- International Association for Identification
- Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists
- Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
- Southeastern Association of Forensic Document Examiners
- Southwestern Association of Forensic Document Examiners
ABFDE Impartiality Policy
The ABFDE is committed to impartiality in all matters. Our bylaws and procedures are structured to manage and safeguard impartiality, and the Board of Directors of the ABFDE accepts responsibility for impartiality in all of its activities.
The Board of Directors of ABFDE and each of the committees therein shall not allow personal, commercial, financial, or other pressures to compromise this responsibility.
The policies and procedures of the ABFDE are fair, objective, non-discriminatory, and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The Board of Directors and committees of the ABFDE will identify potential risks to impartiality and take steps to remove such risks. Statements, advertisements, and information provided by ABFDE is truthful, accurate, and not intended to deceive or mislead
Officers
Mary O’Brien
President
Darlene Morin
Vice President
Lauren Logan
Secretary
Mark Goff
Treasurer