International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA)

The International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts (IABPA) is a professional organization that certifies and supports experts who analyze bloodstain patterns found at crime scenes. These specialists study the shapes, sizes, and distribution of bloodstains to help determine how a crime occurred, such as the type of injury or the movement of individuals involved. The IABPA promotes standards, education, and research in bloodstain pattern analysis to improve accuracy and credibility in forensic investigations, aiding law enforcement and the justice system in understanding violent crimes through scientific evidence.