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 arms ROTC cadets with free forensic training
Posted on July 29, 2010
The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) provided a basic forensic science training to seven Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets during a two-week course in Largo, FL, at no charge to the participants or their units. The program, which ran from July 12-23, prepared the cadets with a better understanding of how the military uses a variety of forensic science disciplines to gather intelligence.
NFSTC announces new Footwear Tiretrack Training
Posted on July 13, 2010
In partnership with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) is pleased to announce that Footwear/Tire Track Examiner Training will be provided at no cost to eligible applicants . Applications will be accepted from Mon. 7/19/10 through 11:59pm EST, Sun. August 22, 2010.
NFSTC to host Pier Aquarium SciCafé event
Posted on July 8, 2010
NFSTC is pleased to host this event on Tuesday, July 20, with the Pier Aquarium to enhance science discussions and general knowledge. SciCafé St. Petersburg ’10 is a free, informal quarterly discussion series presented by The Pier Aquarium, the American Chemical Society and NOVAscienceNOW (WGBH Educational Foundation).
STEM TEC students try their hands at forensic science
Posted on July 6, 2010
The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) hosted over 90 high school students for hands-on tours of forensic science at their training facility in Largo on June 29, 2010. The students were part of the STEM TEC: Summer Career Institute, a program developed by Junior Achievement and WorkNet Pinellas that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to train for emerging careers.
2011 OVC Sexual Assault Response Team Training announcement
Posted on June 24, 2010
Sixth National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training Conference will be held May 25 – 27, 2011, in Austin, Texas. Scholarships are available. The primary focus of the 2011 SART Training Conference will once again expand the capacity of SARTs to promote health and healing of sexual assault victims, hold sex offenders accountable for their crimes, [...]
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