The Board shall:
(1) Review all reports of allegations of professional negligence, misconduct, or misidentification or other testing error that occurred in the provision of forensic science services at the Department;
(2) Periodically review the program standards and protocols related to Department operations;
(3) At least once every 3 years, conduct a review of relevant scientific literature to determine whether modification of any of the manuals and procedures referenced in § 5-1501.04(b) is desirable;
(4) Review and make recommendations as necessary to the Director concerning:
(A) The quality and timeliness of the forensic science services at the Department;
(B) New scientific programs, protocols, methods of testing, and forensic technologies;
(C) Plans for:
(i) The implementation of new programs;
(ii) Sustaining existing programs;
(iii) Improving programs, where possible; and
(iv) The elimination of programs no longer needed;
(D) Qualification standards for analyst positions within the Department; and
(E) Any other matters related to the scientific operation of the Department; and
(5) Advise the Director or the Mayor and Council, when it considers appropriate, on matters relating to the Department or forensic science.
CREDIT(S)
(Aug. 17, 2011, D.C. Law 19-18, § 13, 58 DCR 5403.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-18, see notes under § 5-1501.01.