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  • Notice of DFS Policy Change: Court Order Required for Simple Possession of Marijuana Cases

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  • NOTICE: All DFS laboratories and offices are OPEN. Last updated June 22, 2020.

  • COVID-19 Updates - Face Coverings Required at All DFS Facilities Effective May 29, 2020

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  • Congratulations to the graduates of the 100th class of the Forensic Science Academy (FSA)! The FSA is a nine week crime scene investigation school focused on learning to properly locate, recognize, document, collect, preserve and package physical evidence.
  • 4-AP Field Test Kits

    The Department of Forensic Science (DFS) received grant funding from the Department of Criminal Justice Services to purchase 4-AP (also known as Swiss or Cannabis Typification) field test kits for distribution to law enforcement agencies.

  • DFS has begun distributing new white collection kits for DNA Data Bank Buccal Sample Collection and Submission!

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