The Association of Forensic Document Examiners.

Promoting Excellence in the Field of Document Examination

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The Association of Forensic Document Examiners [USA] was formed in 1986 as a professional organization for forensic document examiners.

Our original goals were to provide quality continuing education, promote research within the field, establish a board certification program, and publish a journal devoted exclusively to document examination. We accomplished these goals and we continue to make an impact within the profession.

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Symposium

The AFDE annual continuing education symposiums are held in cities across the United States. Past Symposia have been in San Antonio TX, Phoenix AZ, Myrtle Beach SC, Reno NV, Chicago IL, Rochester NY, Louisville KY and others.

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Journal

The Journal of Forensic Document Examination is published annually. Current issues and/or individual articles can be purchased at JFDE.org and back issues and articles are available here. The JFDE is now indexed by Scopus.

AFDE Journal

Awards

The  AFDE Bryan Found Research Award has been awarded to the excellent student research papers presented at the IGS Conference.  

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