NAFEA - Aims and Goals


The aim of NAFEA is to promote the development of forensic entomology throughout North America and to encourage co-operation with other similar international bodies. The NAFEA mission is to provide a cooperative arena for forensic entomologists to interact and collaborate in ways that enhance the science, moral and ethical foundation, and reputation of forensic entomology.


OBJECTIVES


Objective 1: To promote the recognition of forensic entomology as an important component of the criminal justice system.

Objective 2: To exchange ideas and information within the field of forensic entomology and to foster friendship and co-operation among various scientists, law enforcement agencies, and the public throughout the world.

Objective 3: To encourage a high level of scientific and professional rigor in the field of forensic entomology, by drafting, maintaining and encouraging standard methods and practices for North American forensic entomologist.

Objective 4: To facilitate the incorporation of current research and technical development into established, existing and future practice in forensic entomology.

Objective 5: To provide a published outlet in the form of a professional newsletter or journal for current research and technological advances in the field of forensic entomology.

Objective 6: To provide a medium through which ethics of those practicing forensic entomology will be maintained.