What makes a good forensic scientist?

What makes a good forensic scientist?

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINALISTS What makes a good forensic scientist? From LOWELL W BRADFORD Sir: The paper entitled "What makes a good foren...

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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINALISTS What makes a good forensic scientist? From

LOWELL W BRADFORD

Sir: The paper entitled "What makes a good forensic scientist? attracted my attention as a founder of the California Association of Criminalists. It is especially appreciated because, at the time the presentation was made, I, like some of the other charter members, could not be present. I have read the article several times and without doubt have the feeling that no one has ever before put into words the quantum of substance of the mission, ideals and objectives of forensic science that Kind has delivered. The founders as a group could not have said it better, although these thoughts are the very essence of the motivations that espoused the formation of the CAC.

I would urge that every forensic scientist keep a copy of the presentation handy and read it periodically, again and again and again. Reference 1. Kind, SS. What makes a good forensic scientist? Journal of the Forensic Science Society 1990; 30: 247-256.

December 1990

JFSS 1991; 31 (1): 8.5

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