Ethics and integrity are integral routine principles in the field of Forensic Science.  Both continue to help in establishing quality, validity, and authenticity of the profession.   However, what happens to ethics and integrity when routine and normalcy are turned upside down during a pandemic?  Surely, these principles cannot be forgotten or lost even though the focus of a forensic scientist may have changed during the COVID pandemic. We will explore how forensic laboratories used new tools, worked through new experiences and implemented virtual platforms in order to maintain both ethics and integrity in this field.

Maintaining ethics and integrity in forensic sciences during a pandemic

ACS Spring Meeting 2021

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