Member Quotes

"The ever-evolving and multifaceted world of forensics benefits greatly from the unified professional platform that is provided by the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute. As individual members, in whatever field of forensic practice, we are all the better for it."
- Kenneth J. Davies, BSc, member since 2003

"ACFEI and social workers endeavor to lead the way in cultivating the attributes of good character, both in the individual and as a group. Social work and ACFEI—the platform of mutual respect and professional standardization. It is a relationship of mutually beneficial reciprocity."
- Karen Zimmerman, MSW, ASW, LISW-CP, DABFE, Diplomate of the American Board of
Forensic Social Workers, member since 1997

"The CMI certification is a distinction that can set you apart as one of the best in the field. Your achievement instills greater confidence in your capabilities and professionalism. It identifies you as a certified medical investigator who understands the unique issues of crime scene investigations, case evaluation and providing expert testimony."
-Robert McCann, DO, J.D.
Chairman, Certified Medical Investigator Program

"My membership to ACFEI has given me the opportunity to network with highly regarded and diverse professionals, to read edifying forensic literature in the ACFEI official journal The Forensic Examiner®, as well as to attend enlightening forensic seminars. ACFEI membership is a must for the respected professional!"
- Richard Skaff, PsyD, DABPS, member since 1998

"ACFEI is the only organization of its kind that provides an extensive variety of information in the numerous forensic fields. The Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC, and DABFET designations that I earned have provided support for my qualification as an expert witness during depositions and courtroom testimony. They show that my background, education, and experience have been peer reviewed and recognized as being above the norm."
- Robert C. Ballard, BS, RCI, BI, CFC, CHS-III,
Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Engineering
and Technology, member since 2000

"A major benefit of my membership in ACFEI is that it recognizes my unique combination of experience, training, and formal education, which helps to open doors and build bridges with elected officials, the judiciary, fellow law enforcement professionals, and the community. Additionally, the multi-disciplinary focus of the organization gives me so many different perspectives when it comes to looking at the criminal justice field globally."
- Robert L. Spinks, MA, Diplomate of the American Board of Law Enforcement Experts,
member since 2000

"The security industry is a multi-billion dollar industry growing every year. Members of the ABRE are directly involved in the forensic examination of the products of this security business, both domestic and international."
-Thomas Owen, CHS-V, DABFE

"The CHS program affords a great opportunity to give back to my chosen profession of security and to help protect my beloved country during a period of ominous peril. As a new grandfather, I also feel that we did not inherit this beautiful land from our forefathers, rather we are merely borrowing its use from our grandchildren whose freedom and security we must ensure for generations to come."
-Herman C. Statum, MS, CPP, CFE, CHS-V, DABCHS, PI

"By obtaining the designation of Certified Homeland Security, I have been afforded several wonderful career opportunities. My designation of CHS-V is no doubt a major contributor to my career opportunities. The CHS is the only certificate program that has given me quick results for career opportunities."
-Billy Ray Jackson, CHS-V, ATS, CSC, ABCHS

Courtesy of Dr. Robert O'Block, Founder and Publisher