Title: Bridging forensic sciences and management: forensic assessment of technologies effectiveness pre-acquisition index for forensic sciences laboratories

Authors: Alexandre Beaudoin

Addresses: Groupe de Recherche en Science Forensique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 3351, Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières (Québec) G8Z 4M3, Canada

Abstract: The technological and scientific profusion in the forensic field places the modern manager in a difficult position. Indeed, the recessionary economic situation, which strikes the world economy, did not spare forensic institutions; the manager must ensure that he invests in techniques and technology that will produce the best possible return on investment. To support those managers, it is necessary to find a way to assist decision-making while taking into account the various essential factors whose importance is in constant competition for the decision-maker. The analysis of the collected data has enabled the development of a synthetic pre-acquisition analysis index, the 'forensic assessment of technologies effectiveness' (ForATE), which makes it possible to bridge the gap between forensic science and management. There are two versions of the index: one for chemical techniques and one for forensic light sources. The ForATE index is available to users online for free through two automated applications.

Keywords: forensic; ForATE; technological choice; assessment; technology; management; decision; manager; efficiency; risk.

DOI: 10.1504/IJFEM.2023.136381

International Journal of Forensic Engineering and Management, 2023 Vol.1 No.3, pp.277 - 303

Received: 20 Dec 2022
Accepted: 08 May 2023
Published online: 31 Jan 2024 *

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