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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Education and Training | Evidence Collection | Federal Government | Laboratories | News and Information | Professional Associations | State and Local GovernmentCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Marshall University Forensic Science Center (WV)Education and Training
American Institute of Applied ScienceAIAS offers home study courses in criminal investigation and forensic science.
Virginia Institute for Forensic Science and Medicine (VIFSM)
VIFSM is a forensic science and medical facility that provides hands-on training in a working forensic environment for aspiring forensic scientists and pathologists by a staff of experienced forensic scientists and pathologists.
Evidence Collection
Crime and CluesThis site contains articles and links to information on crime scene investigation, physical evidence, testimonial evidence, behavioral evidence, and death investigation.
Crime Scene Investigation
Crime scene investigation information from the University of California Police Department at Riverside.
Find Biometrics
An online biometrics resource guide for identification and verification products.
Institute for Forensic Imaging (IFI)
The Institute for Forensic Imaging (IFI), located on the Indiana University-Perdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus, was established to meet the needs of law enforcement agencies for training in imaging technologies for forensic purposes. This website contains information on IFI's research and publications and a schedule of classes.
National Cybercrime Training Partnership (NCTP)
This website contains a training schedule of classes offered by the NCTP on basic data recovery and analysis.
Federal Government
FBI LaboratoryThis site features information about the different units of the FBI Laboratory and descriptions of cases investigated by the Laboratory.
National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS)
The National Center for Forensic Science provides research, education, training, tools and technology to meet the current and future needs of the forensic science, investigative and criminal justice communities. The NCFS is a program of the National Institute of Justice hosted by the University of Central Florida.
National Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory
The National Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory is a full service, wildlife
forensic laboratory operating under the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This website contains general laboratory information and an excellent list of online forensic science resources.
Laboratories
Chicago Regional Computer Forensics Lab (RCFL)This site provides information on services offered by the Chicago RCFL.
Colorado Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL)
The Colorado RCFL's mission is to provide thorough, timely and complete computer examinations, support and training in computer-related investigations for as many federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as possible located within the State of Colorado.
European Network of Forensic Science Institutes
The aim of ENFSI is to ensure that the quality of development and delivery of forensic science throughout Europe is at the forefront of the world.
Forensic Science Service (United Kingdom)
The FSS is an executive agency of the Home Office. It provides a national service, primarily to the 43 police forces of England and Wales, the Crown Prosecution Service, Customs and Excise and other agencies.
Heart of America Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL)
This site contains information about services offered by the Heart of America RCFL, located in Kansas City.
National Medical Services
The National Medical Services crime laboratory delivers DNA, serology and forensic testing services.
North Texas Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL)
This site contains information on services offered by the North Texas RCFL as well as a slideshow on conducting computer searches.
Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (RCFL) - National Program Office (NPO)
The U.S. Congress directed the FBI to establish a number of RCFLs across the country over the next few years. The NPO was established in 2002 to meet this mandate and oversees the selection, establishment, and operations of the RCFLs nationwide. The NPO provides assistance in the establishment and management of both FBI-funded and non-funded RCFLs.
Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (R
CFL) Western New York
The Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory of Western New York (RCFL-WNY) has been established to provide professional, timely, and objective assistance and analysis to all law enforcement agencies and departments in the upstate New York area.
Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory - San Diego
Provides information about the Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory , its mission, participating agencies, and its first annual conference.
News and Information
California Criminalistics Institute Virtual LibraryThis site provides links and other resources that are useful to members of the forensic science community.
Evidence: The True Witness
This site contains basic information on forensic topics such as anthropology, ballistics, DNA fingerprinting, entomology, hairs and fibers, fingerprints, odontology, pathology, questioned documents, and toxicology. It also has a glossary of terms, descriptions of forensic science careers, and a mystery game.
Forensic Science Communications
Forensic Science Communications is a forensic science journal published quarterly in January, April, July, and October by FBI Laboratory personnel. It is a means of communication between forensic scientists.
Forensic Science Timeline
A history of forensic science in timeline form.
Forensic Toxicology Links
This website contains links to forensic toxicology sites, government forensic toxicology laboratories, directories of forensic expert witnesses, and general forensic sciences links. The site is maintained by a consulting forensic toxicologist.
InterFire Online
An online resource for fire services, fire insurers, law enforcement and others whose duties involve arson investigation, fire investigation safety and fire scene training.
Zeno's Forensic Page
This website is maintained by Zeno Geradt, a forensic scientist at the Netherlands' Forensic Science Laboratory, and contains information and links on forensic science, forensic medicine, and forensic psychiatry.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Forensic SciencesThe American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a professional society dedicated to the application of science to the law.
American Board of Criminalistics
Association composed of regional and national organizations which represent forensic scientists.
American College of Forensic Examiners
The American College of Forensic Examiners (ACFE) is a private, nonprofit, tax-exempt scientific and professional society. This website contains information on membership, certification, conferences, discussion groups, and online publications.
American College of Forensic Examiners International (ACFEI)
ACFEI is an independent, scientific and professional society. The society actively promotes the dissemination of forensic information.
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) is a nonprofit professional society devoted to the improvement of crime laboratory operations through sound management practices. This website contains information on membership, accreditation, scholarships, and management practices.
American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE)
The American Society of Questioned Document Examiners (ASQDE) fosters education, sponsors scientific research, establishes standards, and provides instruction in the field of questioned document examination. This website contains information on membership, referral lists of document examiners, continuing education, publications, and other topics.
Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction (ACSR)
ACSR is an organization dedicated to understanding of the whole crime scene and the necessity of reconstructing that scene in order to better understand the elements of the crime and to recognize and preserve evidence.
European DNA Profiling Group (EDNAP)
EDNAP is a working group of the International Society for Forensic Haemogenetics. Within this working group, it is intended that each European country should be represented by one laboratory with sufficient expertise in forensic DNA technology. This website contains information about EDNAP's activities, publications, and conferences.
Forensic Science Society
The Forensic Science Society is the world's largest forensic science organization located in Britain. This website contains information about the Society's activities and publications, a searchable database of websites, and a searchable database of article abstracts.
International Association for Identification (IAI)
The International Association for Identification (IAI) is a professional forensics organization consisting of forensics personnel and experts from every level of law enforcement and from most countries in the world. This website has information on membership, certification programs, and conferences.
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
IACIS is a nonprofit corporation composed of law enforcement professionals who have been trained in the forensic science of seizing and processing evidence from computer systems. This website contains membership information, training opportunities, and special announcements from IACIS.
International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
IAFN is the only international professional organization of registered nurses formed exclusively to develop, promote, and disseminate information about the science of forensic nursing nationally and internationally. This website contains information about forensic nursing, IAFN conferences, and educational opportunities.
International Crime Scene Investigators Association (ICSIA)
The ICSIA was created to assist law enforcement personnel who are involved in the processing of crime scenes. This site contains articles, white papers, job postings, and training information.
National Association of Document Examiners (NADE)
The National Association of Document Examiners (NADE) is comprised of handwriting experts who examine signatures and documents to determine authenticity or identify the originator. This website contains contact information.
National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC)
NFSTC is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides systems support and continuing education to crime laboratories and laboratory staff. This website contains information about NFSTC services and an online newsletter.
Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT)
SOFT is a non-profit organization established in 1970 and is composed of practicing forensic toxicologists and those interested in the discipline for the purpose of promoting and
developing the profession. This site contains information on forensic toxicology, laboratory guidelines, employement listings, and continuing education opportunities.
State and Local Government
Metro-Dade Police Department Crime Lab (Florida)The Metro-Dade Police Department Crime Lab services the greater unincorporated Dade County area and the 26 incorporated municipalities which also include the city of Miami and the city of Miami Beach.
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation maintains a full-service laboratory in Raleigh, NC and a limited-service laboratory in Asheville, NC for the purpose of examining all types of evidence related to criminal investigations.
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation provides scientific and investigative assistance to local law enforcement agencies throughout Ohio.
Virginia Division of Forensic Science
The Division of Forensic Science (DFS) is a nationally accredited forensic laboratory system serving all state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, and Commonwealth's Attorneys in Virginia.