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About DFS - Virginia Department of Forensic Science The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is an independent, nationally accredited forensic laboratory system created by state law DFS examines and analyzes evidence from criminal cases at the request of Virginia state and local law enforcement, medical examiners, and Commonwealth’s Attorneys Courts may also order DFS services for the defense When resources are available, DFS
Manuals Procedures - Virginia Department of Forensic Science Forensic Biology Procedure Manuals 210-D1200 FB PM Familial DNA Testing ( pdf, 246 58 KB) 210-D2001 FB PM QA Program ( pdf, 1 32 MB) 210-D2002 FB PM Documentation and Evidence Handling Requirements ( pdf, 251 39 KB) 210-D2003 FB PM Screening and Collection for DNA Analysis ( pdf, 185 23 KB)
Training - Virginia Department of Forensic Science Virginia Department of Forensic Science – External Training DFS provides training to help law enforcement and criminal justice partners collect, handle, and understand forensic evidence Select a topic below to learn more about available courses and requirements
Breath Alcohol - Virginia Department of Forensic Science To accomplish this objective, the Department of Forensic Science provides training, equipment, supplies, and laboratory support to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia
Regional Labs - Virginia Department of Forensic Science The Virginia Department of Forensic Science provides forensic services throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia Please click on the laboratory location below for more information and hours of business:
Northern Lab – Manassas - Virginia Department of Forensic Science Firearms Toolmarks Forensic Biology Latent Prints Toxicology The Northern Laboratory is located in Prince William County in Northern Virginia Our lab facility was constructed in 2009, and we share it with the Northern District Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Our site is near the Prince William campus of George Mason University