The Goal of the Organization of Scientific Working Committees (OSAC)

question 2

Multiple Choice

The goal of the Organization of Scientific Working Committees (OSAC) is to

• A) Increase the number of forensic laboratories in the U.S.
• B) Promote the hiring of more certified forensic scientists
• C) Work with the Justice Department to create educational programs in forensic science
• D) Develop forensic science standards for adoption by the forensic science community
• E) Send reports to congress on forensic science developments

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