Biographical

Experience: Richard T. Picciochi has been a forensic scientist since 1980. He is retired from the NYPD Forensic Investigation Division where he was a detective, document analyst, and the Technical Supervisor in the Questioned Document Unit. He is currently a private consultant, professor of forensic sciences at Hofstra University, and has trained government document examiners.

In the course of his career Mr. Picciochi has examined thousand of cases and has been qualified to testify numerous times as an expert in civil, criminal, and administrative courts.

Education and Training: Mr. Picciochi earned a Master of Science degree with a concentration in the forensic sciences in 1980 and a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in the natural sciences in 1977. He has completed extensive formal and practical training with the NYPD, FBI, Secret Service and continues to attend specialized workshops and symposia.

Certification: Mr. Picciochi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Document Examiners (ABFDE) and was awarded certification upon completion of comprehensive written, practical, and oral examinations.

The ABFDE is an independent certifying body established to identify qualified forensic specialists and to promote the advancement of forensic document examination. The ABFDE is accredited by the Forensic Specialties Accreditation Board of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

Professional Affiliations: Mr. Picciochi is a member of the following organizations and frequently participates in their programs:

American Academy of Forensic Sciences
International Association for Identification
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists
Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists
American Society for Testing and Materials
New York Microscopical Society
American Chemical Society