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
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