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ASQDE Goals & Legacy

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

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Thomas W. Vastrick
President
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Jason Lee Miller
VICE PRESIDENT
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Khody Detwiler
secretary
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Laura Mancebo
TREasurer
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Brenda Lanners
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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.  ​
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The ASQDE has been led by accomplished forensic document examiners since 1942. Learn more about these distinguished men and women.​
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The American Society of Questioned Document Examiners is a nonprofit professional membership organization of forensic document examiners and specialists from all over the world. 

​The ASQDE was founded in 1942 and is the oldest and most prestigious organization of its kind. 

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  • About ASQDE
    • ASQDE Awards >
      • Albert S. Osborn Award
      • Linton Godown Award
    • Bylaws & Code of Ethics
    • Executive Committee
    • Goals & Legacy
    • Origin of the ASQDE
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact
  • Conference
    • 2025 Conference
  • Find An Expert
    • Experts in the U.S.
    • Experts outside the U.S.
  • Membership
    • Member List
    • Join the ASQDE
    • Member Log-in
  • Journal of the ASQDE
  • QD Resources
    • FDE Job Openings
    • Hunter Handwriting Book
    • Haas Typewriter Atlas
    • Resource Center
    • Forensic Organizations
    • Topics of Interest
    • Digital Library
    • Educational Calendar
    • FDE Only (password required)