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Forensic science and criminalistics continue to be strong public safety partners and face similar challenges of funding, staffing, wellness and more. Growing case backlogs, combined with an overall shortage of resources, put increasing pressure on forensic scientists. Working through an overwhelming amount of evidence can add to the stress that scientists and evidence technicians feel; stress that has the potential to lead to consequences in the quality of work and well-being for scientists.

Industry events like the American Academy of Forensic Sciences annual conference series (AAFS 2025) work to explore these issues and the advancements available to help mitigate them. This event hosts a diverse range of practitioners and invites attendees to present research, attend workshops and speak with industry vendors about ongoing issues and updates within the field. The 77th Annual AAFS Conference’s theme, “Technology: A Tool for Transformation or Tyranny?” presents a unique opportunity to explore the potential promise and peril of technology in the forensic field. With the adoption of emerging technology such as artificial intelligence and forensic genealogy, it’s important to explore both the positive and negative consequences that come from these advancements.

The Versaterm team will attend AAFS 2025 at Booth 516 and will showcase how our innovative tools help teams like yours efficiently use resources while maintaining the highest standards and compliance in every case.

Versaterm’s Lab Management Solution

Versaterm LIMS-plus, formerly known as JusticeTrax LIMS-plus, is a comprehensive laboratory information management system for handling cases that integrates evidence tracking, analytical results and lab management information. This solution improves upon the conventional methods of laboratory data management, allowing for more effective uses of data and more just outcomes. Versaterm LIMS-plus provides unparalleled data organization, chain of custody tracking and scalability. This system eliminates the difficulties of traditional paper-based case management and improves workflow efficiency. The record-keeping ability of our application aids criminalists when it comes to a large amount of data across multiple cases. Our system continuously records and maintains the organization of all documents, photographs and information. In the event of a case going to court many years later, criminalists can trust that all this data can be easily and accurately accessed.

Upgrade Your File Management from Manual to Meaningful

Digitize, index and store your paper and analog materials to increase lab convenience, efficiency and ease of use. Separate from Versaterm LIMS-plus, the Versaterm Document Conversion & Management service helps labs with decade-old case files convert and store their data in an easily managed system. Your forensic lab can free itself from having microfilms and microfiche. Laboratory staff can then search for documents by case number and other key demographics, even if a document was previously misfiled thanks to optical character recognition (OCR), which is applied to each document. Criminalists can trust they will be able to find the information they need even within a large volume of data, protecting the integrity of both labs and their scientists.

Wellness in the Lab

Growing public expectations for transparency in conjunction with a never-ending backlog of evidence can put tremendous burdens on forensic scientists and evidence technicians. When agency management creates maneuvers to address these backlogs, there is the potential of overworking scientists which could result in burnout or a decline in mental well-being. Versaterm Mindbase works to enhance the support provided to evidence technicians and deliver resources and peer support. Wellness solutions like these under the guidance of agency leaders that advocate for their use help to prevent unnecessary stress and oversight before they occur, creating a more positive and supportive work environment. The solution provides first responders and forensic scientists with science-backed resources that can be accessed confidentially. In addition, users can get in touch with peer support teams and clinical resources as they are needed. In an exacting and high-pressure field like forensic science, laboratories must work to create a supportive work environment and prioritize the mental well-being of their scientists.

A Spotlight on the Versaterm LIMS-plus Support Team   

Our LIMS was designed by forensic scientists for forensic scientists. When a user contacts the solution’s support team, they can trust that they are speaking with someone who knows the industry and has both forensic and LIMS expertise. The staff provides a range of assistance, including add-on services, implementation, onboarding and support for both Versaterm LIMS-plus and other popular products that integrate with it. With an average customer tenure of 12 years, Versaterm LIMS-plus holds an exceptional standard for customer support in the forensic field.

In 2024, the customer support team resolved over 2,000 support tickets. After a user’s ticket is closed, customers can comment on and rate the service provided. The result? The group achieved a 100% satisfaction rating and received only positive feedback from 210 survey respondents. These positive results highlight our commitment to forensic customers, going above and beyond to ensure the solution consistently meets the needs of users.

More to Explore at AAFS 2025

Efficient and effective forensic management should be prioritized for all laboratories to ensure quality work is produced in a reasonable timeframe. Versaterm provides quality-driven, adaptable solutions for your organization’s needs. The overwhelmingly positive customer feedback highlights the dedicated professional service team’s commitment to your success, as we evolve to meet your unique needs. Meet with our experts at Booth 516 during AAFS 2025. Our team is ready to discuss how you can leverage our forensic management solutions to improve your crime laboratory’s or forensic unit’s critical operations.

Before the show, learn more about Versaterm LIMS-plus, or schedule a meeting with one of our experts today.