Ever wanted a firsthand look at what a forensic scientist does? In today’s video, you’ll meet three of our forensic scientists who analyze evidence in cases of homicides, assaults, hit-and-runs, fire investigations, burglaries and more, as part of the Trace Evidence Section of the DPS Crime Lab. Trace evidence analysis is based on the principle that when two objects come into contact with one another there will be a transfer of materials to the other. Our team of scientists is responsible for ex

⚖️🔬National Forensic Science Week: The Intersection of Science & Justice 🚔The Forensic Investigators in the CSI Unit use various tools and techniques such as 💡oblique lighting, metal detectors, or alternate light sources to search for and identify evidence. They then collect and preserve that evidence using appropriate methods and 📦packaging to prevent contamination. Forensic Investigators also process crime scenes for 🔎latent fingerprints using a brush and black powder. This technique has