Biotechnology can be a path to solving crimes the modern way.
DNA forensics is now revolutionizing many aspects of criminal investigation, including DNA fingerprinting, DNA foot-printing, DNA profiling, etc. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis of DNA samples allows precise identifications to be made from very tiny bits of evidence collected at the crime scene.
HFSC is an independent local government corporation that provides forensic services to the City of Houston’s law enforcement agency, the Houston Police Department.
ADFS, the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, is a state forensic science laboratory system with a long and reputable history of over 80 years of service to the citizens of the state of Alabama.
FBI STEM professionals have opportunities to work with advanced technologies to address unique investigative and intelligence challenges not found in the private sector.
Forensic Pathology
This area of forensics includes careers that examine and extract evidence from a victim's body. This includes the coroner, medical examiner, forensic pathologists, and autopsy technicians. The evidence they collect from the body of the victim is sent to be tested by forensic scientists.