HR Management in the Forensic Science Laboratory

Forensic science laboratories make our criminal justice system more fair and reliable.  With over 400 accredited “crime” laboratories in the United States alone, these important but complex organizations staff a workforce of nearly 15,000 employees who use science to support the investigation and adjudication of crimes.  Yet their mythical portrayal in the news and entertainment media disguise a fundamental fact – that forensic science laboratories require a special and carefully delivered brand of HR support. Too often, however, they do not receive it, which means they must do it themselves.  This book comes to their rescue.

HR Management in the Forensic Laboratory Sciences is an unprecedented resource that exposes and dismantles the barriers that prevent forensic science laboratories from leveraging contemporary HR methods.  Written by John Collins, an internationally renowned expert on forensic laboratory management and a certified HR professional, this book will also help non-forensic administrators and HR managers better understand how forensic science laboratories work and how their employees can be empowered more effectively.