HFSC is an independent forensic science corporation created by the Mayor of Houston. On Twitter https://twitter.com/HoustonForensic The Houston Forensic Science Center is an independent organization created by Houston Mayor Annise Parker to manage the forensic operations, including the Crime Scene Unit, that previously belonged to the Houston Police Department.
HFSC operates in nine disciplines and is expanding. Its mission is to receive, analyze and preserve physical and digital evidence while adhering to the highest standards of quality, objectivity and ethics.
Operating as usual
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
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
Thank you for visiting with us today! Always exciting to meet the next generation of forensic scientists!
Thank you Councilmember Carolyn Evans-Shabazz for visiting HFSC and supporting tbe important work we do!
Don't miss these great conversations about forensics!
Problems in forensic labs have contributed to scores of wrongful convictions, resulting in innocent individuals being imprisoned for years, sometimes decades. In recent years, major scandals have revealed problems at labs because of inadequate resources, lack of standards and oversight, management i...
HFSC's board of directors will hold a hybrid board meeting Friday Sept. 10, 2021. The agenda is posted here: https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting-archives.php
HFSC board meetings are live streamed. Board meetings are held the second Friday of each month at 9 a.m. and can be viewed here.
Rising requests, training challenges and survey responses! Don't miss this edition of What's News @ HFSC! https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/611cf79eYj0Mut%202021.pdf
HFSC's board of directors meets Friday August 13, 2021. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/61126c45NZdBwAgenda.pdf
M**h overdoses, funds, guns and more: don't miss HFSC's July 2021 newsletter! -https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/60f6c1fdXZSEAy%202021.pdf
Thank you again Council Member Letitia Plummer for taking the time to visit HFSC and supporting our work!
Thank you Council Member Letitia Plummer and staff for touring HFSC and supporting the important work we do!!
HFSC's board of directors will meet virtually on July 9, 2021. Here is the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/60e463e97OmdLAgenda.pdf
HFSC June 2021 Newsletter - what are HFSC and HPD planning for evidence storage? Why are requests up 10%? And so much more. Read all about it!https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/60d9c4a9BI3MGternal.pdf
HFSC's board of directors will hold its monthly meeting virtually on Friday June 11, 2021. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/60bf6202DjOpI%20(003).pdf
Read HFSC's May newsletter and learn about changes to CSU, crime lab funding and how better DNA technology is helping deal with identity theft:https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/60acffccAeOvMy%202021.pdf
HFSC's board of directors will meet virtually Friday May 14, 2021. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/609a800fD0BZZAgenda.pdf
You won't want to miss the April edition of HFSC's newsletter! Read all about what's going on in seized drugs and how homicides are impacting crime scene and fi****ms:https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/60895133qVxrnternal.pdf
Don’t miss this important discussion!
👀👀👀 Here's a sneak peek at one of the guest speakers that will be presenting at our 6th Annual Fort Bend Drug Symposium next Tuesday. There's still spaces available and time to register! See details below⬇️⬇️⬇️ Houston Forensic Science Center
6th Annual Fort Bend Drug Symposium virtually via Zoom
April 20, 2021~ 9:00am-1:00pm
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https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PM9p-gnXTsO-JYQKHZhz4Q
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Interested in forensics? Dream of being a CSI? Want to analyze DNA? HFSC has the perfect program to teach high school students all about what we do! Learn all about HFSC's one-of-a-kind forensic Explorers Program and apply today! https://youtu.be/k9-Wda6VC44
All you need to know about HFSC's Explorers Program for high school students #forensics
HFSC's board of directors will meet virtually Friday April 9 for its monthly meeting. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/606c5d7e4YV2zAgenda.pdf
Houston Forensic Science Center / CEO Peter Stout
Don't miss this month's HFSC news, including what "normal" will look like after vaccinations and an update on the DNA and toxicology backlogs *https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/605b34f4rKNQNh%202021.pdf*
Find out about HFSC's post-vaccine "normal" and what's going on with backlogs in DNA and toxicology
https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/60364e29NNeMhternal.pdf
HFSC's board of directors will meet March 12, 2021. Here is the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/60477736dZiwcAgenda.pdf
Come and learn all about HFSC's upcoming Explorer's Program, a great hands-on experience with real-life forensic scientists for high school students interested in this field.
Come and learn all about HFSC's upcoming Explorer's Program, a great hands-on experience with real-life forensic scientists for high school students interested in this field.
HFSC operations have been impacted first by a pandemic, then a winter storm. Read more on what this means for backlogs and turnaround times in this month's issue of What's News @ HFSC! -https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/60364e29NNeMhternal.pdf
HFSC offices will be closed today Feb. 16, 2021 due to the winter weather. For CSU or other urgent matters, please call 713-929-6760
HFSC offices will be closed tomorrow Feb. 15, 2021 due to the impending winter storm. Foe urgent matter or to call out CSU, please call 713-929-6760
HFSC's board of directors will meet virtually Feb. 12, 2021. A link to the agenda which includes discussion and consideration for approval of the FY22 budget.https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/602297fcGbgJhSIGNED.pdf
Want to teach your students about forensic science? Need new ideas and knowledge to keep them engaged? Join HFSC for this great free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teach-the-teachers-series-fi****ms-tickets-138438008811?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail
HFSC is hosting a Teach the Teachers virtual series to teach educators about forensics and this month will highlight the fi****ms discipline
HFSC is implementing new technologies in 2021 that will improve efficiency, including mapping technologies and drones in CSU and rapid DNA. Read what else is news @ HFSC in the first newsletter of 2021! -https://houstonforensicscience.org/event/60082d27zMnI6y%202021.pdf
HFSC's board of directors will meet virtually on Jan. 13, 2021 for a special meeting. Here's the agenda:https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/5ff7501fPCTebsigned.pdf
Grace White KHOU
Fighting the rise in crime. As we close out 2020, Houston Forensic Science Center's Dr. Peter Stout talks to KHOU 11 News about the new rapid DNA technology they now have to help solve cases faster in the new year. Catch the story tonight at 10pm!
HFSC wishes all a Happy New Year! 2020 has been a rough ride for all, but we’ve learned to do things differently and come together to overcome. Here’s to a great 2021!
HFSC's board of directors met today and authorized Dr. Peter Stout, CEO and president, to enter into an agreement to purchase a rapid DNA instrument:https://houstonforensicscience.org/news/5feb59c2hzqrFid%20DNA.pdf
HFSC's board of directors will hold a virtual special meeting on Dec. 29, 2020 to consider approving a 36-month agreement to purchase a Rapid DNA instrument:
https://houstonforensicscience.org/meeting/5fe364eesiK47genda_.pdf
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