Specialized Resources
Below are some online reference sources that give broad background to forensic science practices, or give links to other online resources.
Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences by 
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ISBN: 9780123821669Publication Date: 2012Forensic science includes all aspects of investigating a crime, including: chemistry, biology and physics, and also incorporates countless other specialties.
- Handbook of Forensic ServicesFBI publication gives guidance and procedures for safe and efficient methods of collecting, preserving, packaging, and shipping evidence. Clicking on the link should start automatic PDF download
- NIST Forensic Database Listcomprehensive list of free and subscription databases, reference materials, and standard reference collections used by forensic scientists, sorted by forensic science discipline
- National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology & the Lawsearchable database of legal, forensic, and technology resources; a reference collection of law, science, and technology material
- Forensic Bioinformaticsarticles on DNA testing techniques, issues with testing, DNA in the news, etc.; commercial site
- FRNSC Graduate StudentsCompilation of useful links & shortcuts for FRNSC graduate students at University Park
- Cyber Security Guidenewly established site on cybersecurity has essays, reports and resources on various aspects of cybersecurity. Career section gives details on many possible jobs in digital forensics, cyber crime investigations, and other related fields.
Associations
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)works to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the cause of the forensic sciences
- American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI)works to advance the profession of forensic examination through education, training, and certification
- Chartered Society of Forensic Sciencesinternational professional body to promote and develop regulation in forensic science
- International Association for Identification (IAI)oldest and largest forensic science/identification association in the world; many local chapters