Virginia Department of Forensic Science

Virginia Department of Forensic Science.

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

DFS analyzed over 2,800 items of evidence in 2023 that contained fentanyl or a fentanyl derivative found in tablets. Please see the website created by First Lady Suzanne Youngkin for resources in Virginia! https://t.co/oToMY4F3Vg

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Come see us today at the career fair @RandolphMacon College! We have great opportunities that support the criminal justice system in Virginia! #forensicscience

[Secretary Marcus Anderson @VA_PSHS]

#DYK that you cannot buy legitimate pharmaceutical drugs on social media? Not only is it not safe, it is illegal! #OnePillCanKill Learn more at https://t.co/0HhKylINKk

[Secretary Marcus Anderson @VA_PSHS]

Did you know that out of every 10 pills with fentanyl 6 could be deadly? Stay informed and learn more at https://t.co/0HhKylIfUM #OnePillCanKill #CurbtheCrisis #FentanylAwareness

[National Institute of Justice @OJPNIJ]

Researchers from @VAForensicSci are improving how we process sexual assault DNA samples. This work could help reduce our nationwide backlog and potentially impact case outcomes and prosecutions:

https://t.co/UQs7tDRUlT

#ForensicScienceWeek #NFSW2023

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Exciting progress!

[Richmond BizSense @rvabizsense]

Project Snapshot: State agencies’ new $189M HQ going vertical in Mechanicsville https://t.co/4d53BY1vey @VAForensicSci @VDHgov @HanoverVa @SkanskaUSA @DGSvirginia

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Trace Evidence Supervisor Brenda Christy demonstrates how tiny paint particles can provide important leads in hit and run investigations!
#forensicscience

https://t.co/zu4hB3tJ3v

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Check out our new job posting.

To learn more about PERKs go to: https://t.co/Nr0B6VJTD1.

To apply go to: https://t.co/HNOzhCxdKC.

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

See the link below for laboratory design details and construction updates! #forensic #Virginia

[Skanska USA @SkanskaUSA]

Breaking ground in #Virginia! Work is underway on the new Central Laboratory for @VAForensicSci and @VDHgov Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The 281,000-SF facility will house both agencies’ statewide offices and their central Virginia operations. https://t.co/AyOgVTuvUa

[Va Dept of Health @VDHgov]

Groundbreaking news! A new Central Laboratory is being constructed in Hanover County by @SkanskaUSA. It will house the central and statewide operations of the VDH Office of the Chief Medical Examiner & offices of the @VAForensicSci. The building completion date is late 2025.

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

We’re beyond excited to officially break ground for the new Central Lab facility!Thanks to our public partners, @DGSvirginia and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and private partners, @SFCSArchitects @SkanskaUSA and MWL, just to name a few!

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

The Central Laboratory Groundbreaking will be streamed live on Facebook tomorrow, Thursday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at https://t.co/3mXdCmEfL2

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Join us in supporting the criminal justice system in Virginia! #forensicscience

https://t.co/4ptiw0HbU8

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

All DFS Laboratories and Offices will be closed for the following state holidays: Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26, 2022, and Monday, January 2, 2023. #HappyHolidays

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Congratulations to the graduates of the 107th class of the VA Forensic Science Academy! These crime scene investigators from across VA spent 9 weeks learning about lab capabilities & how to locate, recognize, document, collect, and preserve the best items of physical evidence.

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

It’s that time of year! #CVC

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

50 years is service is a great opportunity for cake!

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Thank you @VA_PSHS Secretary Mosier for presenting the Governor’s Virginia Forensic Science Week Proclamation at the Central Lab in Richmond! 50 years providing quality forensic services to the Commonwealth.

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

This week we are celebrating our 50th Anniversary as an agency. In 1972, the Bureau of Forensic Science was created. Thanks to all of the dedicated staff over the years who have provided statewide forensic services to the Commonwealth of VA! #forensicscience

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Have great computer systems knowledge & experience? Come join the VADFS team and support the criminal justice system! https://t.co/jduTs2GqYo
#forensicscience #informationsystems #ITJobs