Provide excellence in forensic science through leadership and innovation, foster professional interests, assist the development of laboratory management principles and techniques; acquire, preserve and disseminate forensic based information; maintain and improve communications among crime laboratory directors; and to promote, encourage and maintain the highest standards of practice in the field.

Annual symposiums coordination of board meetings scholarships and gifts lobbying activity and external trade association participation. Revenues equal reimbursements from related parties in their trade association constituents.