Objectives & Purposes

The objectives and purposes of the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners are to:

• Foster Education
• Sponsor Scientific Research
• Establish Standards
• Exchange Experiences
• Provide Instruction In The Field Of Document Examination
• Promote Justice In Matters That Involve Questions About Documents

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2024-2026 Executive Committee

Thomas W. Vastrick

President

Jason Lee Miller

VICE PRESIDENT

Khody Detwiler

secretary

Laura Mancebo

TREasurer

Brenda Lanners

director

Jeffrey Luber

director

History of the ASQDE

In 1942, Albert S. Osborn and 14 other prominent questioned document examiners formally organized the American Society of Questioned Document Examiners. 

ORIGIN STORY

Since 1942 (with one exception due to World War II), the ASQDE has held an annual conference and business meeting at locations around the U.S. and Canada.  ​

Previous meetings

The ASQDE has been led by accomplished forensic document examiners since 1942. Learn more about these distinguished men and women.​

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