ABSTRACT
Forensic science is a diverse profession that commonly interacts with many other high-profile professions. In exploring the various pressures associated with forensic science, law enforcement, and the judicial system, one can appreciate how professionals might experience professional turmoil. Forensic science has guiding principles for the profession. Ethics is a difficult subject to teach, which is why historically there has been a perceived lack of ethics training in forensic science. There is a debate about how and where to teach ethics. Forensic scientists and related professionals have varied training and experience regarding ethics that is not always based on formal education. Credibility of forensic scientists depends on the reliability and accuracy of the work performed. Acceptable behavior is defined within various professional groups, be it a laboratory, agency, professional association, committee, business, or profession as a whole. Standards of behavior are a starting point to ensure ethical behavior and integrity within the forensic science profession.
