Forensic Science Policy & Management: An International Journal will publish original research articles, case reviews, editorials/commentary, book reviews, and letters to the editors. Authors and readers will include scientists, practitioners, laboratory supervisors/directors, and policymakers in academia, government, and forensic science laboratories around the globe.

• Best practices in forensic science and management
• Policy critiques and recommendations
• Education and training of scientists and other laboratory staff
• The economics of forensic science practice  
• Quality control/quality assurance
• Staffing and other human resource issues 
• Process and efficiency improvements 
• Budgeting and other management issues facing laboratory supervisors
• Ethical issues
• The intersection of law and forensic science

Forensic Science Policy & Management: An International Journal will begin publishing in January 2009, and we are committed to rapid publication. The journal will publish four print issues per year (in January, April, July, and October), but individual accepted articles will publish online throughout the year, as soon as they are ready for publication.

The journal will begin accepting submissions in mid-2008. Please check this website for detailed submission instructions and links at that time. Authors are invited to contact either of the journal's co-Editors-in-Chief, Max M. Houck Max.Houck@mail.wvu.edu or Jay A. Sigel jasiegel@iupui.edu, to discuss potential articles or article topics at any time.