SAAFS Forensic Science Fields
SAAFS consists of 5 different fields in forensic science. Membership is also organised according to these 5 fields:
These respective fields include the following subfields:
Biology / DNA
- Biological Data Interpretation & Reporting
- Biological Methods
- Wildlife Forensics
Chemistry / Instrumental Analysis
- Fire Debris and Explosives
- Geological Materials
- Gunshot Residue
- Materials (Trace)
- Seized Drugs
- Toxicology
Physics / Pattern Interpretation
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Firearms & Toolmarks
- Footwear and Tire
- Forensic Document Examination
- Friction Ridge
Crime Scene / Death Investigation
- Anthropology
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Disaster Victim Identification
- Dogs and Sensors
- Fire and Explosion Investigation
- Medicolegal Death Investigation
- Odontology
Digital / Multimedia
- Digital Evidence
- Facial Identification
- Speaker Recognition
- Video / Imaging Technology & Analysis