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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The ASQDE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

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ASQDE Position Papers

Below are the official ASQDE positions on the topics of:
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• Recognition of the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE)
• Recognition of Published Industry Standards in North America
• Recognition of Training and FAQ
• Why We Require Testing of Our Members
• Graphology and Forensic Document Examination
• The Use of AI in Forensic Document Examination
• Collecting Known Handwriting Specimens

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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