Overview
Supporting the state's criminal justice system by overseeing forensic laboratory accreditation, managing the DNA Databank, and providing training and guidance to forensic professionals.
Forensics by the Numbers
- 5600 Sexual Offense Evidence Kits provided annually to hospitals
- 3264 Leads delivered to investigators last year
- 1200 Forensic science professionals statewide supported by DCJS
New York State Forensic Laboratory Report Standardization Manual
The New York State Forensic Laboratory Report Standardization Manual represents the minimum guidelines that New York State Crime Laboratory Advisory Committee (NYCLAC) and Technical Working Groups (TWGs) members believe should be represented in laboratory reports from the accredited forensic laboratories in New York State.