Firearms
Examining cartridges and bullet casings to match them to a firearm
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Seized Drugs
Testing suspected drugs to determine their legality
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Crime Scene
Identifying, documenting, collecting and interpreting crime scene evidence.
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Digital and Multimedia
Encompassing the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices.
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Forensic Biology
Analyzing biological specimens, such as blood and semen, for DNA.
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Latent Prints
Processing evidence for fingerprints and comparing prints for identification
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Toxicology
Analyzing blood and urine for alcohol and drugs.
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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.

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January 13, 2023

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Backlog

Sexual Assault Kits (SAK): 282
DNA (Non-SAK): 675
Latents: 1,020
Latent Print Processing: 760

Toxicology – Drugs: 1,016                            
Digital Multimedia: 328
Seized Drugs: 1138
Crime Scene Unit: 249

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HFSC Executive Team

Peter Stout

CEO/President

Amy Castillo, PH.D.

COO/Vice President

Carina Haynes, CSCSA

Crime Scene Unit Director

Erika Ziemak

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