4.4. Maintaining Qualifications
In order to maintain qualifications, examiners and support analysts must annually
successfully complete proficiency test(s) in trace evidence;
actively participate in casework examinations;
undergo reviews of testimony by a technical peer, technical manager, or technical consultant when testimony is required; and
participate in at least one of the following:
attend professional forensic association
meetings or workshops;
attend technical training courses;
attend college-level courses;
conduct research or method development;
publish a technical paper in a peer-reviewed,
scientific journal; and
read current professional literature including
journals and books.