When officials in Licking County, OH wanted to open a forensic laboratory in 2018, forensic scientist Mark Hiatt stepped up to take on the challenge. Along with help from several local public safety agencies and other colleagues, Hiatt started the Central Ohio Regional Crime Laboratory. The lab is
Accreditation Case Study: King County Regional AFIS
The King County Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) in Seattle, Washington is a public program that offers fingerprint identification services, as well as other forensic collection services, to criminal justice agencies throughout the county. While they have been accredited
Accreditation Case Study: Cross Precision Measurement
Cross Precision Measurement is one of five organizations under Cross Company, an outstanding employee-owned, industrial tech company centered on improving quality, raising efficiency, and reducing risk for the customers they serve. With over 400 associates and 22 locations, Cross Precision
Accreditation Case Study: Alkemist Labs
Alkemist Labs, located in Garden Grove, California, was founded more than 25 years ago as an independently owned contract laboratory. With just under 50 employees in 2023, this small laboratory plays a significant role in the botanical testing industry. Their talented team members are experts in
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Publishes New Mission and Vision Statements
The organization updates its mission and vision for the first time in eight years, with a focus on its role in creating a safer, healthier world Frederick, Md (January 30, 2024)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, is excited to share its
American Association for Laboratory Accreditation Welcomes New Business Development Manager Scott Renkes
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Renkes joins the organization with nearly 20 years of experience in quality management technology Frederick, Md (January 3, 2024)— The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, is thrilled to announce the hire of
A2LA Formally Recognized by Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit
A2LA is proud to announce that it has been formally recognized by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) for its Competition Animal Drug Testing Laboratory Program. While A2LA has been viewed as a partner and associate in the horse racing industry for many years, HIWU recently said in an
A2LA Announces Joint Webinar with Tektronix
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Titled “Common Industry Terms for Calibration Contract Review,” this webinar will explore and analyze common problems in industry communications. Frederick, Md (October 25, 2023) – The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global