ASCLD Honors Matthew Gamette with the 2024 Briggs J. White Award

ASCLD Honors Matthew Gamette with the 2024 Briggs J. White Award

MERIDIAN, Idaho – The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) recently announced that Matthew Gamette, Director of the Idaho State Police Forensic Services Laboratory System, has received the prestigious 2024 Briggs J. White Award. This honor recognizes Mr. Gamette’s exceptional leadership in forensic science management, showcasing his unwavering commitment to excellence in the field.

Mr. Gamette has led the Idaho State Police Forensic Services Laboratory System since 2014, following his role as Quality Manager from 2008 to 2014. His career in forensic science began at the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory in Spokane, WA, where he made significant contributions as a biological screening, DNA, and crime scene expert.

“Matthew Gamette’s receipt of the 2024 Briggs J. White Award is a testament to his exceptional dedication and leadership in the field of forensic science,” said Lieutenant Colonel Kelley of the Idaho State Police. “His unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation has significantly advanced our capabilities and set a high standard for forensic science management. We are immensely proud of his accomplishments and this well-deserved recognition.”

An active and dedicated member of ASCLD, Mr. Gamette has been instrumental in the organization’s growth and success. He served as president in 2018 and was a member of the Board of Directors from 2013 to 2018. He currently serves on the Advocacy Committee and on the Member Resource Committee as a volunteer mentor in the ASCLD Accreditation Initiative, which helps forensic science labs around the country obtain initial ISO accreditation. In addition to his ASCLD contributions, Mr. Gamette has held prominent roles in various national forensic science organizations. Since 2015, he has served as Chair of the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations (CFSO), advocating nationally for increased grant funding, legislative improvements, and the adoption of advanced technology to enhance forensic practices nationwide. As Chair of the National Technology Validation and Implementation Collaborative (NTVIC), he has facilitated national collaboration on forensic science validation and method development. Additionally, he has served on various forensic science standards initiatives, including being very involved with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), both on the Quality Infrastructure Committee and then on the Forensic Science Vocabulary Terms Task Group.

In recognition of his tireless advocacy and exceptional contributions to forensic science, Matthew Gamette embodies the highest standards of practice and managerial excellence. The Idaho State Police is proud of the ASCLD honors bestowed upon him through the 2024 Briggs J. White Award, which acknowledges his invaluable service and profound impact on crime laboratory management and leadership.

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About the Briggs J. White Award:
When Dr. Briggs White became the Director of the FBI Laboratory, he recognized the need for closer cooperation with state and local crime laboratories. In 1973, he invited thirty laboratory directors to a meeting at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, which led to the formation of ASCLD in 1974, with Dr. White as its first Chairman. The Briggs J. White Award for Excellence through Leadership in Forensic Science Management recognizes an ASCLD member who has demonstrated outstanding managerial excellence in forensic science.

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