SMANZFL CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

SMANZFL Code of Conduct

The Senior Managers of Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Laboratories (SMANZFL) was formed to facilitate co-operation and support between the managers of forensic science laboratories and services in Australia and New Zealand.

Ethical conduct is a fundamental principal underpinning all professions. In order to signal management commitment to ethics it was agreed that SMANZFL would adopt the code of ethics of the Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS).

Furthermore, SMANZFL will endeavour to provide a foundation upon which there is:

A commitment to management practices in forensic science that ensure forensic science services have the confidence of the users and the community.
A commitment to excellent quality management practices and the NATA and ASCLD/LAB accreditation programs.
A commitment to training and education in the forensic sciences to ensure that the highest professional standards are achieved.
Provide input and support to programs undertaken by the National Institute of Forensic Science (NIFS).
Support initiatives and programs of the Australia and New Zealand Forensic Science Society (ANZFSS).
Cooperation of managers to ensure forensic science initiatives are in the best national interest.
Foster linkages with the wider scientific and academic communities.
Promote SMANZFL in the international arena.
An exchange of information and professional support mechanisms to those within the forensic science disciplines in Australia and New Zealand.
A working environment that actively encourages employees to pursue the highest attainable competencies and ethical work practices.
The positive promotion of the forensic sciences as an important component of the Criminal Justice Systems in Australia and New Zealand.
The support of strategies to encourage research and development and the continual improvement of forensic science technology.
Actively discourage behaviour that will bring the forensic science profession into disrepute
Discharge our responsibilities toward the public, our employers, our employees and peers in accordance with the ANZFSS ‘Code of Ethics’.

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