WHAT IS THE SWFS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM?
The Society for Wildlife Forensic Science (SWFS)Assessment Program is a benefit that the society provides to its members who wish to demonstrate that they adhere to the best practices in wildlife forensic sciences.
SWFS has developed a comprehensive set of Standards and Guidelines that describe the necessary practices associated with the analysis of wildlife flora and fauna evidence. The purpose of the “SWFS Standards and Guidelines v.3” is to notify individuals or institutions of all the practical criteria needed in order to conduct forensic analysis for court proceedings. The “SWFS Standards and Guidelines v.3” consists of roughly 150 criteria ranging from ethical criteria, personnel education, facility infrastructure, and detailed technical criteria for genetic and morphology analysis of flora and fauna.