DC Department of Forensic Sciences

The official Twitter account of the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences.

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

Update: Media staging will be at 14th Street and Corcoran Street, Northwest. TBD on start time.

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

UPDATE: The incident has resulted in a barricade situation in the 1500 block of 15th Street, Northwest. MPD’s Emergency Response Team is on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.

Updates will come through this platform.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

Today, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country. Your dedication will never be forgotten.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team?

Visit https://t.co/buJFwoM5dU to search DFS and apply.

Forensic Scientist (DNA) (Job ID #33919; closes 12/10/26)

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team?

Visit https://t.co/buJFwoM5dU to search DFS and apply.

Information Technology Specialist (Job ID #33885; closes 11/12/26)

[Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah @SafeDC]

Today, we recognize the brave men and women who serve on the front lines to protect the District.

On National First Responders Day, we thank our police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and all first responders for their dedication, sacrifice, and service to DC residents every day.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

Huge congratulations to DFS Science Advisory Board (SAB) member Dr. Jeri Ropero‑Miller on being named the next Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Forensic Sciences! A remarkable leader whose contributions continue to elevate the field. 🎉🔬

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team?

Visit https://t.co/buJFwoMD3s to search DFS and apply.

Medical Technologist (Job ID #33692; closes 10/27/26)

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

Remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring rain, heavy at times, to the District today (October 11). Localized flooding is possible.

Sign up for weather alerts from @AlertDC and know how to respond:

🌧️ Flood Watch = Be Ready
Flooding is possible. Review your household emergency plan and monitor weather updates. Sign up for free emergency alerts at https://t.co/e5t0dRlh0X.

🌊 Flood Warning = Take Action
Flooding is occurring or expected to begin soon. If you are in a flood-prone area, move to higher ground and follow instructions from local officials.

Never walk, bike or drive through floodwater. If a road is flooded, turn around.

Find more preparedness tips at https://t.co/9SFUUyDepb.

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[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

Big shoutout to our DFS team and the DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner staff for rolling up their sleeves at last week’s Children’s Hospital Blood Drive! Your lifesaving donations during Public Health Lab Appreciation Month will make a big difference in the community.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team?

Visit https://t.co/buJFwoMD3s to search DFS and apply.

Medical Technologist (Job ID #33601; closes 10/22/26)

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team?

Visit https://t.co/buJFwoMD3s to search DFS and apply.

Forensic Science Technician (Job ID #33459; closes 11/04/26)

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

DFS Public Health Lab Microbiology team members representing the District of Columbia at the Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats Preparedness (LRN-B) Technical Meeting in San Antonio, TX — collaborating, learning, and strengthening our preparedness efforts.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

September is Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Appreciation Month! We’re proud to recognize the DFS PHL Molecular Diagnostics Unit (MDU) and the Immunology and Virology Unit (IVU) — the teams responsible for both clinical and surveillance testing.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

September is Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating DFS PHL’s Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Unit - the team responsible for sequencing bacterial, fungal, and viral isolates to track foodborne illness, and monitor antimicrobial resistance.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team?

Visit https://t.co/buJFwoM5dU to search DFS and apply.

Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene) (Job ID #33543; closes 10/09/26)

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

Thank you, Dr. Peter Valentin, for delivering an outstanding presentation at the National Forensic Science Week DFS Symposium – Cold Case Workshop, and for joining us during the DFS Poster Presentations. Your expertise and engagement truly elevated the event.

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team?

Visit https://t.co/buJFwoMD3s to search DFS and apply.

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MBU) (Job ID #33461; closes 10/5/26)

[DC Department of Forensic Sciences @DCDFS]

This week we celebrate forensic science—raising awareness, applauding the experts behind the work, and showcasing innovations that inspire tomorrow’s forensic professionals.

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

Heading to one of the District's exciting weekend events? Stay aware of your surroundings. If you see anything out of the ordinary, tell event staff or call 9-1-1.

Learn more and report suspicious activity online: https://t.co/ZpXddC4qdI

If you see something, say something.