Book Description
Many forensic scientists are promoted into laboratory management positions with little training or knowledge of how to handle the administrative, political, and operational issues that they will face. This is the first guidebook to outline how to manage a crime lab effectively. It combines management theories with practical applications for supervisors at all levels in the forensic laboratory.

Crime Laboratory Management covers such key issues as the role of the crime lab and its leadership, hiring and training of staff, quality control, project management, media relations, facilities management, communication, and laboratory safety. It is designed to give crime lab directors, project leaders, and other laboratory professionals the information they need to be successful.

Synopsis
Crime laboratories can be associated with police departments, government organizations, medical examiner's officers or independent testing labs. Regardless of their affiliation, the efficient management of the lab requires knowledge and skills that are not part of a forensic scientist's standard training. This book combines classic management theories with practical information to show new and experienced directors alike how to manage a crime lab effectively. Many forensic scientists are promoted into management positions in the crime lab with little training or knowledge of how to handle the administrative, political and operational issues that they will face. This guidebook outlines how to manage a crime lab effectively. It combines management theories with practical applications for supervisors at all levels in the forensic laboratory. The text covers key issues such as the role of the crime lab and its leadership, hiring and training of staff, quality control, project management, resource management, media relations, political pressure, facilities management, communication and laboratory safety. It is designed to give crime lab directors, project leaders and other laboratory professionals the information they need to be successful.

Book Info
First book to address the operational, administrative, and political issues involved in managing a forensic laboratory. Guide laboratory professionals, regardless of their management experience, through essential tasks ranging from hiring and training of staff to resource management and public relations.