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Abstract:

Standards cover:

Forensic Psychophysiology-guides and practices address polygraph training and recommended practices for the design, conduct, and interpretation of psychophysiological detection of deception examinations.

Forensic Sciences-the majority of standards in this section deal with criminalistics, including forensic analysis, examination of physical evidence, documenting, labeling, storing, and retrieving evidence.

Conformity Assessment-criteria for agencies and bodies performing inspections, selecting assessors, and certifying personnel engaged in inspection and testing of construction activities.

Particle and Spray Characterization-standards cover sieving and nonsieving methods and screening media.

Nanotechnology-standards cover terminology, environmental and occupational health and safety, education and characterization, including physical, chemical, and toxicological properties.

Forensic Engineering-addresses the scientific, engineering, ethical, and legal considerations inherent in forensic engineering investigations, reporting, and testimony.