NFSTC
Ensuring Public Safety by Advancing Forensic Science
The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) is dedicated to supporting the justice community through innovative research, programs, evaluation of the latest technologies, forensic science education and laboratory quality reviews. Our goal is for all stakeholders to receive and provide the highest level of forensic science services.
We work closely with a variety of agencies including the National Institute of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and laboratories nationwide to deliver programs that leverage our nation’s brightest minds to advance the field of forensic science.
News at NFSTC
NFSTC adds dates to the Forensic Biological Screening Workshop series
Posted on November 2, 2009
The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC), sponsored by the National Institute of Justice, is hosting a series of Forensic Biology Screening Workshops. The target audience for these workshops is crime scene investigators in training, or with less than one year of experience. Candidates with more experience would be selected on a case-by-case basis and [...]
read more...Employment Opportunity/Senior Forensic Specialist-Chemistry
Posted on November 2, 2009
We are currently seeking a Senior Forensic Specialist-Chemistry at our Largo, FL corporate office location. The position is responsible to provide technical expertise in the area of forensic chemistry services including support for functional area operations and infrastructure systems.
read more...Essentials of Crime Scene Investigation Training Program
Posted on October 22, 2009
This 40-hour training program is designed to introduce law enforcement personnel to the fundamental principles of crime scene investigation, including techniques used to recover a variety of high value items of evidence. Offered to Selected Applicants
NFSTC recognized for contributions to forensic science
Posted on October 20, 2009
The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) was presented with the August Vollmer Excellence in Forensic Science Award for contributions to forensic science by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Forensic DNA Training Now Available Online in Spanish
Posted on October 15, 2009
The National Institute of Justice’s Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court training is now available online in Spanish at no charge. This interactive training tool is designed to assist prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges to understand the processes involved in DNA analysis and the potential effect it may have in cases in which forensic DNA is an issue.
NFSTC Provides Key Training to Military
Posted on October 27, 2009
NFSTC recently completed a two-week, hands-on Site Exploitation course for military service members. Participants in the course gained critical skills to identify, prioritize and collect evidence, and perform presumptive testing on powders, explosive materials and controlled substances.
FIDEX to be Presented at the 2009 NIEM National Training Event
Posted on October 22, 2009
NFSTC’s Forensic Information Data Exchange (FIDEX) project has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) Training Conference to be held in Baltimore, MD, from September 30 to October 2, 2009.
NFSTC Offering Two Free Forensic Biological Screening Workshops for Crime Scene Investigators in Training
Posted on October 7, 2009
Biological Screening Workshop attendees will learn screening techniques for blood and semen, use of alternative light source for locating biological stains, evidence collection, documentation, and case processing skills.
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