Taxonomy and Terminology Subcommittee This subcommittee has been tasked to develop a comprehensive classification system for the organization of recognized bloodstain pattern types and a companion lexicon for use in describing these patterns. Current Membership The chair of this subcommittee is Victor Gorman. The other members of this subcommittee are Paulette Sutton, Stuart James of James & Associates Forensic Consultants, Phillippe Esperanca of IGNA (in Nantes, France), and Jeremy Morris of the Johnson County Kansas Sheriff's Office Crime Laboratory. Task List Taxonomy Draft Documents In accordance with the SWGSTAIN Bylaws, Section VI (D), any approved SWGSTAIN draft document or work product must be offered for public comment. Comments made in writing will be formally addressed by the appropriate SWGSTAIN Subcommittee and the response(s) published using SWGSTAIN.org. Any positive feedback and/or constructive criticism should be directed to the Taxonomy & Terminology Subcommittee Chair. Prior to reviewing a SWGSTAIN draft document, please review the Introductory Note prepared by SWGSTAIN that describes the intent and objectives of its peer review process. The following Taxonomy and Terminology Subcommittee documents are available for public peer review: [Currently no Draft Documents are available] Guidance Documents The following Guidance Documents have been developed by the Taxonomy and Terminology Subcommittee:
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