Our Mission
The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is building a statistically sound and scientifically solid foundation for the analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence, as well as improving quantitative literacy among forensic practitioners, legal professionals and other stakeholders through educational opportunities.
Our Purpose
Fair administration of justice requires the existence of scientifically valid methods to analyze evidence, relevant databases to support the analyses, and appropriate interpretations of the results of forensic evaluations. CSAFE efforts to establish collaborative relations with forensic scientists, crime laboratories, legal professionals and the greater forensic community help drive knowledge exchange in a continuous cycle of advancement.
Our Role
CSAFE promotes a rigorous research agenda that addresses a wide range of issues associated with applying probabilistic methods and statistics to forensic practice. Our interdisciplinary team of more than 80 researchers from six universities focus on transferring knowledge, technology and new methodology to the forensic science community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Probability and Statistics for Pattern & Digital Evidence
CSAFE is assessing the evidence of foundational validity for different forensic disciplines, exploring the potential to construct probabilistic and statistical models for features of pattern and digital evidence, and applying statistical ideas to enhance laboratory operations and proficiency tests.
research areas
Probability and Statistics for Pattern & Digital Evidence
CSAFE is assessing the evidence of foundational validity for different forensic disciplines, exploring the potential to construct probabilistic and statistical models for features of pattern and digital evidence, and applying statistical ideas to enhance laboratory operations and proficiency tests.
Cross-Cutting Issues
CSAFE is undertaking research questions that arise in multiple forensic domains, involving foundational issues in statistics and those associated with the implementation and practice of forensic analyses. Projects that address such questions can have a high impact on the forensic community.
Training & Education
CSAFE is providing training and education for a wide range of forensic science stakeholders, including forensic practitioners and law enforcement, lawyers and judges, statisticians and measurement scientists, students of all levels, and the public.