In October, the National Institute of Justice, in conjunction with the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC), sponsored the Rapid Biological Screening Workshop. The event brought together a number of forensic experts to discuss methodologies for dramatically improving throughput of biological samples. Presentations and other materials for this unique workshop are now available free online through NFSTC’s Projects Portal.

The just-released edition of Evidence Technology Magazine features an article based on the recent evaluation of decontaminants performed by NFSTC’s laboratory personnel. The article discusses the safety as well as other strengths and limitations of a new decontaminant, STERIPLEX SD, relative to bleach.

NFSTC invites forensic service professionals and our stakeholders to participate in a brief, confidential survey about their needs and their understanding of NFSTC services. This feedback will help NFSTC to provide additional projects, trainings and services and can broaden the range of forensic services available to the community.

As you may have heard, the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) will be handing over the operation of the FTCoE system to Research Triangle Institute (RTI) at the end of this calendar year. It has been a long journey since NFSTC developed and launched the Center in 2007. During that time, it has been [...]

NFSTC’s free forensic anthropology workshop is now available online. This workshop, hosted by North Carolina State University and delivered by anthropologists from universities including University of Tennessee and Yale, focuses on advances in anthropology as they relate to the identification of human remains. Access the videos and presentations at http://projects.nfstc.org/tech_transition/anthropology/index.htm.