Welcome to the Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC)
HFSC is an independent local government corporation that provides forensic services to the City of Houston’s law enforcement agency, the Houston Police Department. HFSC welcomes you to explore our forensic services, learn more about what we do, investigate employment opportunities or contact us.
Next Board Meeting
May 12, 2023
Details
HFSC at a glance
Backlog
Sexual Assault Kits (SAK): 420
DNA (Non-SAK): 704
Latents: 438
Firearms: 202
Latent Print Processing: 644
Toxicology – Drugs: 792
Digital Multimedia: 223
Seized Drugs: 1462
Crime Scene Unit: 6
HFSC defines backlog as a request older than 30 days from the time of request.
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HFSC Executive Team
CEO/President
Amy Castillo, PH.D.
COO/Vice President
Carina Haynes, CSCSA
Crime Scene Unit Director
Preshious Rearden, PH.D
Director of Research and Development