Driving Excellence: Innovation, Leadership and Wellness at ASCLD 2025

Forensic laboratory and crime scene examiners offer a range of services, including the collection and analysis of evidence and serving as expert witnesses in court. Forensic laboratories and their staff play a crucial role in the criminal justice system but often face many challenges. The fast-paced and high-pressure nature of this field can lead to consequences like staffing shortages, inadequate funding and wellness issues among scientists. Industry events like the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Symposium (ASCLD) provide an opportunity for forensic leaders to enhance their management skills and better support their staff in the wake of these issues. Through workshops and discussions, the ASCLD Symposium helps managers in forensics create a healthier, more effective work environment. 

Join Us in Denver, Colorado

Versaterm is a long-time sponsor of the ASCLD Symposium and is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of this year’s event. The 52nd Annual ASCLD Symposium will take place in Denver, Colorado and Versaterm will be in attendance at Booth 15 on April 5-7, 2025. We are delighted to sponsor the offsite event, ASCLD in Wonderland on Sunday, April 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. A one-of-a-kind adventure, attendees can explore art installations and interactive exhibits where creativity meets connection. On Monday, April 7, Versaterm’s Ryan Chambers will present on establishing and maintaining emotional wellness programs and David Epstein will present an overview of Versaterm and our software line in the general session. During the day, the Versaterm Mindbase and Forensics team will be available at our booth and throughout the event at our poster session and the Paws for a Break coffee session. 

This year’s symposium theme “Forensic Synergy: Uniting Knowledge, Driving Excellence” highlights the importance of collaboration within the forensic space. The idea of synergy emphasizes that collective efforts can achieve greater goals more efficiently, allowing strengths and abilities to complement one another. Attendees can enjoy a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, workshops and plenary talks. Designed around all aspects of forensic science, these elements particularly focus on enhancing leadership and management in a forensic laboratory. 

Comprehensive Solutions for Forensic Laboratory Management

Versaterm Forensics solutions are adaptable to address the needs of all testing disciplines within forensic operations. Designed by forensic scientists for forensic scientists, we understand the need for streamlined management tools to help you maintain excellence and accountability. At ASCLD 2025, we’re showcasing how our innovative solutions empower teams like yours to optimize resource allocation and uphold the highest standards of compliance. 

  • Versaterm LIMS-plus: A comprehensive case management tool that integrates evidence tracking, analytical results and lab management information. 
  • Versaterm LIMS-plus Portal: This Versaterm LIMS-plus function enables law enforcement professionals to enter and submit evidence information to the laboratory through a secure internet connection prior to delivery, and to obtain analytical results after testing. 
  • Versaterm DNA: This tool helps reduce DNA backlogs by automating forensic sample data processing for both casework and databank operations. 
  • Versaterm Consumables: This product can be added to your Versaterm LIMS-plus subscription. It allows for the efficient management of your stocks of all laboratory consumables, including raw chemicals and prepared reagents. 
  • Versaterm Property & Evidence: This property & evidence unit solution integrates evidence item barcoding, tracking and statistical and administrative reporting. 

With all solutions in the Versaterm Forensics portfolio, we offer two installation formats. Laboratories can opt for on-premises implementation or our complete cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription. While both formats ensure the same product, our SaaS option offers continuous protection, real-time monitoring and continuous deployment that can ease the burden on your IT teams. 

Take Your Lab from Analog to Actionable

Separate from Versaterm Forensics, Versaterm Document Conversion & Management helps labs convert old, physical records to digital files. This conversion improves data longevity, availability and space utilization. With this offering, staff can find documents by case numbers and other demographics, even if a document was previously misfiled. Forensic teams can be confident that the data they need can be easily accessed even from decades-old cases. 

Prioritizing Wellness for Forensic Professionals

Forensic personnel must deliver high-quality work amid difficult deadlines, transparency initiatives and the introduction of new technologies. Growing case backlogs and increasing public expectations add to the pressures that forensic personnel face. Outside of the lab, those who attend crime scenes or autopsies to collect evidence directly face added layers of stress and trauma. These effects also impact staff who receive and exam evidence in incremental ways. Fortunately, the mental health support that is typically directed toward first responders is becoming more inclusive. Solutions such as Versaterm Mindbase provide forensic staff with proactive peer support and confidential access to resources. New to the ASCLD Symposium, the Versaterm Mindbase team will be on-site to showcase the accessible tools and resources this solution can offer to those who need support. 

 Discover More at ASCLD 2025

Versaterm Forensics helps your lab streamline operations and simplify processes in a customizable and dynamic way. We are constantly evolving to meet your needs, and our dedicated professional service team is committed to helping you succeed. Connect with our team at Booth 15 during ASCLD 2025 and discover how Versaterm Forensics and Versaterm Mindbase can support your forensic lab. 

To schedule a meeting or demo prior to ASCLD 2025, please contact us to reserve your customized review. 

As you prepare for the event, explore our ecosystem and see how crime laboratories and forensic units benefit from Versaterm’s solutions.