ABOUT JACKSON FORENSICS CONSULTING
Experience Across Science, Leadership & Industry
Jackson Forensics Consulting brings more than two decades of forensic science experience together with laboratory leadership, global industry perspective, and independent technical expertise.
Founded by David Jackson, M.Sc., CFM-I, the firm helps forensic laboratories, government agencies, attorneys, and justice professionals navigate complex scientific, operational, and organizational challenges.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
David Jackson, M.Sc., CFM-I
David Jackson is a forensic science leader, consultant, educator, and qualified expert witness with more than 20 years of experience spanning public forensic laboratories, global industry, and independent consulting.
His career has combined hands-on forensic science with laboratory operations, quality systems, organizational leadership, technology implementation, training, and strategic advisory. He has led scientific teams, supported forensic organizations through complex operational and technical challenges, and worked with public agencies and industry partners to improve the delivery of forensic science.
Through Jackson Forensics Consulting, David brings that experience together to provide clients with independent, scientifically grounded guidance designed around the practical realities of laboratories, legal proceedings, public agencies, and the broader justice system.
M.Sc. • CFM-I • FBI QAS Auditor • ISO/IEC 17025 Technical Assessor • Expert Witness • National Judicial College Faculty
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Experience Across the Forensic Ecosystem
David's career provides a distinctive perspective shaped by work on multiple sides of the forensic science community, from public laboratory operations and scientific leadership to global industry, consulting, and professional education.
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PUBLIC FORENSIC LABORATORIES
More than a decade of experience within public forensic laboratories, including scientific, technical, supervisory, and laboratory leadership responsibilities.
San Francisco Police Department
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
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GLOBAL FORENSIC INDUSTRY
Leadership experience within the forensic science industry, supporting laboratories, technologies, scientific teams, and customers across the United States and internationally.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Global Customer Experience & Scientific Leadership
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CONSULTING & EDUCATION
Independent advisory, technical consulting, expert witness, and professional education supporting forensic laboratories, government agencies, attorneys, courts, and forensic science organizations.
Jackson Forensics Consulting
SNA International
University Place Associates, PA
Shelby County, Tennessee
The National Judicial College
CAREER AT A GLANCE
Experience That Informs the Work
A career spanning forensic science, laboratory leadership, global industry, consulting, quality systems, and professional education.
20+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Forensic science, laboratory operations, leadership, consulting, and education.
PUBLIC & PRIVATE
SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Public forensic laboratories, global industry, government, and independent consulting.
GLOBAL
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
Scientific and customer experience supporting forensic laboratories and professionals internationally.
EXPERT & EDUCATOR
TECHNICAL CREDIBILITY
Qualified expert witness, forensic science educator, auditor, assessor, and faculty member.
CREDENTIALS & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Professional Expertise. Recognized Standards.
David's professional credentials and engagements reflect a career grounded in scientific quality, forensic laboratory practice, leadership, and the effective communication of complex forensic science.
01 - PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
M.Sc.
Master of Science
CFM-I
Certified Forensic Manager – I
Qualified Expert Witness
Forensic DNA analysis and interpretation
02 - QUALITY & ACCREDITATION
FBI Quality Assurance Standards
Experienced QAS auditor
ISO/IEC 17025
Assessor training and laboratory quality-system expertise
Forensic Standards
Experience applying forensic science standards to quality, training, validation, and laboratory operations
03 - EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
The National Judicial College
Faculty member providing forensic science education for judges and justice professionals
Professional Education
Training and presentations for forensic scientists, laboratory leaders, attorneys, and other justice-system professionals
Industry Engagement
Scientific presentations and professional engagement with forensic laboratories and industry audiences in the United States and internationally
LEADERSHIP & CONSULTING PHILOSOPHY
Scientific Rigor. Practical Application.
Effective forensic science requires more than technical expertise. It requires strong systems, thoughtful leadership, clear communication, and solutions that work in the real world.
David's approach is grounded in understanding the client's environment before recommending a solution. Whether advising a laboratory, supporting an attorney, evaluating technology, or educating justice professionals, the goal remains the same: provide objective, scientifically defensible guidance that can be understood, implemented, and sustained.