In The Beginning...
The Forensic Science Society was founded in 1959 by Professor Stuart Kind and is therefore one of the oldest and largest forensic associations in the world. The main aim of the society is to encourage communication and collaboration by providing an arena in which forensic practitioners, researchers, academics and those working in related fields can congregate, communicate and invoke development of areas such as best practice, research, publication, quality and ethics in forensic casework. In 2004, the Forensic Science Society became a professional body, and the voice for Forensic Practitioners, both in the UK and abroad. We are a registered charity whose structure is clearly laid out in our constitution and activities are wide reaching.
FSSoc Vision
The vision of the FSSoc is that, as a professional body, we will achieve the following within the next five years.
FSSoc Aim
The main aim of the FSSoc is:
'To be the professional body for all Forensic Practitioners'
This aim is achieved by various activities, including providing opportunities for practitioners, academics and interested parties to congregate, communicate and collaborate and providing opportunities for professional development as follows.
FSSoc Values
The values of the FSSoc are:
'Commitment to integrity and impartiality (transparency, honesty and openness)'
FSSoc Strategic Aims
In order to achieve aims and values of the FSSoc and fulfill our vision, we have developed a strategy with four strategic aims, as follows;
More information on the sub-strategy for each of these strategic aims can be found here.
The FSSoc is currently the only International Forensic Professional body, currently attracting members from more than 60 countries. Membership of this professional body will enrich your professional life and is accompanied by many benefits, including Post Nominals (professional members only).
