PART I. INTRODUCTION1. Forensic Science and the Promise of HR2. The Story of Forensic Science3. Crime Scenes and Evidence Categories
PART II. LABORATORY OPERATIONS4. Evidence Triage and Intake5. Case Management and Customer Service6. Special Case Circumstances and Considerations7. Occupational Outlook8. Professional Standards and Governance9. Reporting of Conclusions and the Art of Consulting
PART III. JOB ANALYSIS AND STAFFING10. Core Competencies and Education11. Job Descriptions and Requirements12. Recruitment, Evaluation, and Selection13. Employee Onboarding and Training14. Organizational Structuring and Work Units15. Overtime, Flexibility, and Alternative Staffing
PART IV. ACCOMMODATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT16. Health and Safety17. Physical and Sensory Challenges18. Mental and Emotional Health
PART V. LABOR RELATIONS 19. Job Compensation and Classification20. Unions and Collective Bargaining21. Performance Review and Appraisal22. Progressive Discipline23. Malpractice and Misconduct24. Outside Employment (Moonlighting)
PART VI. HIGH-STAKES LEADERSHIP25. Ethics, Integrity, and Independence26. Accreditation27. Developing Future Leaders28. Strategic Positioning