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[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

@VAForensicSci just released a report on the drug trends from items submitted for analysis in CY2019. It was the first year where methamphetamine led submissions in VA! #forensic

https://t.co/e0GdHJ2e5A

[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

[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]

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]

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

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[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

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

My last SWGDRUG meeting. I have enjoyed working with all of these excellent colleagues!

[SWGDRUG @swgdrug]

Fantastic SWGDRUG meeting at the DEA Special Testing and Research Laboratory. So good to be back! Looking forward to continuing to provide tools to the seized drug community!

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

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[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

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

⁦Today, @VAForensicSci⁩ was happy to welcome back our Scientific Advisory Committee to the Central Laboratory. We appreciate their input and dedication to our Department! #forensicscience

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

Thanks to all CSIs in Virginia who work hard to identify, collect and preserve critical evidence in Virginia! #ForensicScienceWeek

[Newport News Police Department @NewportNewsPD]

Meet Forensic Technician S. Brooks. She's been with the Forensic Services Unit approximately four years and four months. Brooks says each day is different and there is never a dull moment. #ForensicScienceWeek

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

We are excited to offer two sessions of half-day, virtual Controlled Substances training for Virginia Criminal Attorneys and Judges on 10/1/21 and 11/12/21.
To register, visit: https://t.co/s03XEcYv2Y

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

@VAForensicSci is proud of the role the Data Bank plays in providing investigative leads to help bring justice in these cases. #Forensic https://t.co/uzgK7waEZF

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

@jeremyt323 I took a box of them home on the plane!

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

Overall seized drug submissions to @VAForensicSci were down in 2020, but some drug classes, such as illicit synthetic opioids and illicit benzodiazepines, still increased.

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Check out the new joint report from @VAForensicSci and #VADCJS that analyzes seized drug trends in Virginia through 2020! https://t.co/KrBhq5jA5i

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

Dr. Paul was an inspiration to so many of us. He was an advocate for forensic science and pioneered the Virginia DNA Data Bank. #Forensic #leadership

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Nearly 10 years after Dr. Paul Ferrara's passing, his wife, Dale, presented DFS with a framed Memorial Resolution celebrating his life and numerous contributions to the Department and the field of forensic science. https://t.co/9Umg8PazeG

[Linda Jackson @tmljackson]

#VPSW

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

Tori has fielded orders, robot handling days & evidence transfers as the only lab specialist for a few months, all in the midst of a pandemic plastics shortage. Her willingness to help examiners despite all she has going on is a testament to her dedication! #psrw #appreciation

[Virginia Department of Forensic Science @VAForensicSci]

These 3 ladies create, send, file and maintain all reports and case files for the Central lab & much more with professionalism and friendliness. Even when dealing with last minute requests, they are helpful (and forgiving!). It is a pleasure to work with them! #PRSW2021