independent expertise. trusted judgment.
Laboratory Quality, Validation & Accreditation
Ensuring forensic laboratory practices are technically sound, defensible, and aligned with accreditation and courtroom expectations.
TrueNorth Forensic Consulting provides independent assessment and guidance on forensic laboratory quality systems, validation studies, and accreditation readiness.
Services are grounded in hands-on forensic laboratory leadership, audit participation, and validation oversight, with a focus on identifying risks that could affect evidentiary reliability or courtroom defensibility.
10+
15+
Years of validation service experience
Forensic DNA assessments
Areas of expertise
Validation planning and review
ISO/IEC 17025 gap analysis and readiness
Internal audits and quality system assessment
Corrective action and audit response guidance
Validation Planning & Review
Design and review of validation plans for new methods, technologies, and workflow changes
Assessment of validation scope, acceptance criteria, and documentation
Review of validation data for completeness, technical rigor, and defensibility
Identification of deficiencies that may present courtroom risk
Quality System Assessment
Evaluation of laboratory policies, procedures, and quality documentation
Review of technical records, training records, and competency documentation
Assessment of corrective action processes and continuous improvement systems
Accreditation Readiness & Support
ISO/IEC 17025 gap analysis and readiness assessments
Internal audit support and independent review
Audit preparation strategy and documentation review
Guidance on audit responses and corrective action plans
