Publications

We produce a range of guidelines, reports and publications for use by police and the forensic science services that cover a broad range of areas such as Rapid DNA; Evaluative Reporting; Forensic Fundamentals; and CCTV and Digital Imaging.

If you wish to view any of these documents, they are available for download below:

2022

- ANZPAA NIFS Strategic Plan 2022-25

- ANZPAA NIFS Business Plan 2022-23

2021

- ANZPAA NIFS Business Plan 2021-22

2020

- ANZPAA NIFS Business Plan 2020-21

- ANZPAA NIFS Annual Report 2019-20

2019

- Double Blind System Testing - A Model Framework for Forensic Science Laboratories

- Transitioning Technology from the Laboratory to the Field - Process and Considerations for the Forensic Sciences

- Empirical Study Design in Forensic Science - A Guideline to Forensic Fundamentals

- Case Record Review in Forensic Biology

- A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Crime Scene Management

- ANZPAA NIFS Strategic Plan 2019-22

- ANZPAA NIFS Business Plan 2019-20

- ANZPAA NIFS Annual Report 2018-19

2018

- ANZPAA NIFS Business Plan 2018-19

- ANZPAA NIFS Annual Report 2017-18

- Facial Identification - Glossary of Terms

- Familial DNA Searching Factsheet

2017

- Research and Innovation Roadmap 2017

- Research and Innovation Strategy 2017

- ANZPAA NIFS Annual Report 2016-2017

- ANZPAA NIFS Business Plan 2017-2018

- An Introductory Guide to Evaluative Reporting

- Evaluative Reporting Fact Sheet

- Evaluative Reporting Process Poster

2016

- End-to-End Forensic Identification Process Project Phase 2 - Final Report

- Current Status Report - Forensic Science Research and Innovation

- ANZPAA NIFS Strategic Plan 2016-2019

- ANZPAA NIFS Business Plan 2016-2017

- A Guideline to Forensic Fundamentals

- Current and Emerging Issues in Forensic Science Service Provision

- Rapid DNA Project - Phase 2 Report

2015

- The Intelligent Use of Forensic Data

2014

- ANZPAA NIFS - Next Generation Sequencing Flowchart

- Australia and New Zealand Police Recommendations for CCTV Systems (Under Review)

- Independent Review of The National Institute of Forensic Science

2013

- Australia and New Zealand Guidelines for Digital Imaging Processes

2012

- End-to-End Forensic Identification Process Project Phase 1 - Final Report

- End-to-End Forensic Identification Process Project Phase 1 - Recommendations