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Please mark your calendars as the HFSC's board of directors will meet Friday, July 8, at 9 a.m.
Can't make it? Tune in to the live broadcast to hear about the challenges with casework prioritization & more (
https://houstontx.gov/htv/index.html)
Here's the agenda:https://www.houstonforensicscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Draft-Board-Meeting-Agenda-July-8-2022.pdf
If you're a high schooler interested in a forensic science career, this is the last week to submit your application for the Explorer Program. It's a chance to get real-world, hands-on experience, but spots are limited.
!!Deadline is July 1st
Download application here:
https://www.houstonforensicscience.org/hfsc-explorer-program/
HFSC findings highlight the need for blind quality control programs in forensic labs. Our latest article on blind testing in fi****ms found that 40% of fi****ms comparisons were inconclusive.
Want to know more? Click here to read the full American Academy of Forensic Sciences story: DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15031
Thank you, Callie Crow with Drew's 27 Chains for training our staff on how to use Narcan in the case of an opioid overdose. Sadly, this is yet another unfolding tragedy that we find ourselves often on the front line. Your time spent with HFSC was invaluable!
Mark your calendars❗️ Our bi-monthly board of directors meeting is on Friday, March 11, at the City Hall Annex (900 Bagby St.) starting promptly at 9 a.m.
Can't make it? Tune in to the live broadcast to hear about the FY23 budget & more (
https://houstontx.gov/htv/index.html)
Here's the agenda:https://www.houstonforensicscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/SIGNED-Board-Meeting-Agenda-March-11-2022.pdf
🗣️SAVE THE DATE
📣Calling all high school students! Are you interested in a forensic science career? Well, consider attending our virtual information session on March 26 for the Explorer Program, an opportunity to real-world, hands-on experience:
https://eventbrite.com/e/276951859467
HFSC's board of directors will hold its first meeting of 2022 on Friday, January 14 at 9 a.m. Please tune in to hear about our fiscal year 2023 budget needs, operational reports & more. Here's the agenda:https://www.houstonforensicscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Signed-Board-Meeting-Agenda-Jan.-14-2022.pdf
Just a reminder, the office will be closed today and Monday, December 27 in observance of Christmas! We hope you and your love ones have a safe and special holiday season.
HFSC's office closed today due to a burst pipe in the 500 Jefferson Street building. All staff will be working from home.
HFSC's board of directors meets Friday Dec. 10, 2021. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/61af7363o52Ht0%202021.pdf
Check out our awesome HFSC staff who volunteer their time to make this community better place for all!!!
Important information shared yesterday at a Lee College panel!
HFSC's board of directors meets Friday November 12. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/618a70d4nQZgmagenda.pdf
HFSC's board of directors meets Friday November 12. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/618a70d4nQZgmagenda.pdf
Courts ramp up, homicides rise, latent print turnaround times improve and so much more! Don't miss this edition of What's News @ HFSC! -https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/616ee113RKddzr%202021.pdf