J.3: Forensics
Increase the level of forensic support the FBI provides to local, state, federal, and international agencies. Other Information:
The FBI Laboratory was created in 1932 and today is one of the largest and most comprehensive crime laboratories in the world.
The Lab supports federal and nonfederal criminal justice systems by: (1) conducting scientific analyses of physical evidence;
(2) providing specialized scientific and technical support to ongoing investigations; (3) developing an automated database
of DNA patterns from evidence or individuals for examination and comparison; (4) providing expert testimony in court; (5)
developing a database and network software to match and exchange images of firearms evidence from violent crimes; and (6)
providing specialized forensic science training, analysis, and technical assistance to laboratory personnel and crime scene
training to law enforcement personnel. The proper and timely collection, preservation, and forensic analysis of evidence is
a vital part of criminal investigations, and the FBI will increasingly be called upon to provide this service to our partners.
(See pages 103-107 for greater detail on forensic services.) Priority Actions: Provide correct, unassailable, and timely evidentiary
results and objective testimony in support of other agencies. Support law enforcement operations through the improvement and
enhancement of scientific and forensic response capabilities. Improve existing, and establish and implement new technical
capabilities, databases, protocols, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Strengthen liaison with national and
international forensic laboratories and law enforcement agencies in order to improve training and burden-sharing.
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