Rachell A. Ekroos (Nursing) was selected for the Executive Steering Committee of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) evidence management project. In collaboration with subject matter experts and key informants, the committee will expand on NIST/NIJ’s work related to best practices for handling, preservation, retention, and tracking of forensic evidence. Ekroos will contribute her expertise to reviewing and revising standards; informing data collection related to evidence handling practices; a symposium highlighting key issues, and development of a state of the industry report.
