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.
HFSC at a glance
Backlog
Sexual Assault Kits (SAK): 552
DNA (Non-SAK): 545
Latents: 63
Firearms: 304
Latent Print Processing: 265
Toxicology – Drugs: 349
Digital Multimedia: 67
Seized Drugs: 1600
Crime Scene Unit: 16
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