Scientific Advisory Committee
Purpose
The Scientific Advisory Committee may review laboratory operations of the Department and make recommendations concerning the quality and timeliness of services furnished to user agencies. Upon request of the Director of the Department, the Forensic Science Board, or the Governor, the Committee shall review analytical work, reports, and conclusions of scientists employed by the Department. The Committee shall recommend to the Forensic Science Board a review process for the Department to use in instances where there has been an allegation of misidentification or other testing error made by the Department during its examination of evidence.
Term
Four years, provided that no member shall serve beyond the time when he holds the office or employment by reason of which he was initially eligible for appointment
Composition
The Committee shall be composed of thirteen members, consisting of the Director of the Department, and twelve members appointed by the Governor as follows: a director of a private or federal forensic laboratory located in the Commonwealth; a forensic scientist or any other person, with an advanced degree, who has received substantial education, training, or experience in the subject of laboratory standards or quality assurance regulation and monitoring; a forensic scientist with an advanced degree who has received substantial education, training, or experience in the discipline of molecular biology; a forensic scientist with an advanced degree and having experience in the discipline of population genetics; a scientist with an advanced degree and having experience in the discipline of forensic chemistry; a scientist with an advanced degree and having experience in the discipline of forensic biology; a forensic scientist or any other person, with an advanced degree who has received substantial education, training, or experience in the discipline of trace evidence; a scientist with a doctoral degree and having experience in the discipline of forensic toxicology, who is certified by the American Board of Forensic Toxicologists; a member of the Board of the International Association for Identification when initially appointed; a member of the Board of the Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners when initially appointed; a member of the International Association for Chemical Testing; and a member of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Jennifer G. Breaux
Forensic Biologist Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mr. Kenneth B. Zercie
International Association for Identification Representative Membership expires on 6/30/2027Erin Forry
Quality Assurance Monitor Membership expires on 6/30/2027Dr George C. Maha
Population Genetics Membership expires on 6/30/2027Ms Aine Ramirez
Private/Federal Forensic Lab Director Membership expires on 6/30/2027Kathleen Corrado
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Member Membership expires on 6/30/2029William Demuth
Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners Member Membership expires on 6/30/2029Dr. Peter M. Vallone
Molecular Biology Membership expires on 6/30/2029Robert Paul Miles III
International Association for Chemical Testing Member Membership expires on 6/30/2030Claire Marie Dragovich
Forensic Chemistry Membership expires on 6/30/2030Marc Anthony LeBeau
Toxicology Membership expires on 6/30/2030