In what year was the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) established?

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) was established in 2014. This initiative was created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to foster the development of scientific standards and practices in forensic science. The goal of OSAC is to promote the use of sound scientific principles and practices in the forensic community to improve the reliability and consistency of forensic science. The establishment of OSAC marked a significant step toward enhancing the integrity of forensic science, ensuring that contributions from a wide range of scientific disciplines guide the development of standards and best practices.