President’s Editorial—Fostering Advancements in Forensic Science.

The article offers information on developments in the field of forensic sciences. It citis various factors that have helped in enhancing the value of forensic sciences. Those factors are said to be: increased emphasis on professional standardization, accreditation of education and training programs, certification of personnel, and accreditation of laboratories. It also refers to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, which was founded in 1948, aimed at improvement, administration and achievement of justice through the application of science to the processes of law.