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FBI Laboratory Decision Analysis Studies in Pattern Evidence Examinations

This presentation explores a series of research studies aimed at assessing the accuracy, repeatability, and reproducibility of forensic pattern evidence examination decisions across various disciplines, including latent prints, firearms, shoeprints, and handwriting.  Key topics covered include a comprehensive overview of the design factors in these four large-scale research studies, as well as a response to common critical observations regarding the experimental design and the interpretation of results.

This webinar was hosted by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on March 19, 2024. 

Date Published: March 19, 2024