Baltimore Forensics

Happy National Forensic Science Week to the dedicated and amazing professionals who work behind the scenes!

Thank you for the knowledge, dedication, and attention to detail you bring every day. Your work plays an important role in serving our community and does not go unnoticed. 

Follow along this week as we celebrate National Forensic Science Week and share our festivities and some of the moments that make this work and our team so special!

Happy Forensic Friday!

This week, we had an amazing time at Loch Raven High School connecting with students and giving them a closer look at the world of forensic science. From exploring our specialized disciplines and sharing how to gain hands-on experience through our internships and shadowing opportunities, students got an inside look at the many opportunities available in forensic science.

Who knows? We may have met some of the next generation of forensic scientists!

Happy Forensic Friday!

Did you know? As of July 2026, Rapid DNA technology has expanded to generate forensic DNA profiles from crime scene samples eligible for search against the National CODIS database. Originally, Rapid DNA devices were used at booking stations to create DNA profiles from arrestee mouth swabs. Now, they have expanded to include crime scene samples, improving timeliness and leading to potentially faster investigative leads.

Learn more about this advancement by visiting the links below!

Guide to All Things Rapid DNA
(https://le.fbi.gov/file-repository/guide-to-all-things-rapid-dna-4-10-2024.pdf/view)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Receives First FBI Approval for Rapid DNA Crime Scene Profiles Eligible for National CODIS Searches (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260707113832/en/Thermo-Fisher-Scientific-Receives-First-FBI-Approval-for-Rapid-DNA-Crime-Scene-Profiles-Eligible-for-National-CODIS-Searches)

Happy Forensic Friday!

Interested in a career in forensic science? This week, we’re excited to share two opportunities with our Forensic Science & Evidence Services Division:

Current Job Opening -Crime Laboratory Tech II (Deadline: September 11, 2026)
https://baltimorecity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External?q=Police&utm&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAack23SAgdFu5-qI9JTPAmjjLwHAUvkLcu2JgEJf6JtGgXtjzP_agdopQ8ZtEA_aem_lGX69YdrXIIXcx7aD4FUlg&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3

Spring Internship Applications (Now open for Spring 2027- Deadline: September 30, 2026)
https://form.jotform.com/240454941914155

Whether you’re an experienced forensic professional looking to bring your expertise and work with our team or a college student eager to take advantage of our internship opportunity and gain hands-on experience, we encourage you to apply!

Happy Forensic Friday & Welcome Back to School! 🔬📚✏️

As students head back to the classroom, the Baltimore Police Department’s Forensic Sciences and Evidence Divisions Outreach Unit is excited to help kick off the school year by attending Milford Mill Academy College & Career Night!

We enjoyed connecting with students, sharing career opportunities in forensic science, and showing how science, technology, and teamwork support criminal investigations.

We wish all students a safe, successful, and rewarding school year!

https://youtu.be/pSLzsPabwC0?si=gaopKnn0IIhxQ76w

Happy Monday! Here's a quick peek at some of our scientists behind the scenes!

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Happy Forensic Friday!

Last week we held our Forensic Division Family Day, and it was an incredible day of laughter, connection, and community!

Our loved ones came together for fun activities, smiles, and unforgettable memories, starting with an open house tour of the laboratory and learning about each unit. Afterward, we hosted a cookout with relays, scavenger hunts, drone demonstrations, and more!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with our community and look forward to many more moments like these!

Members of the Baltimore Police Department Forensic Division were honored to support the Baltimore Hunger Project by helping pack meal bags for children in our community.

We are grateful to the Baltimore Hunger Project for the incredible work they do every day to fight childhood hunger and make a lasting difference in so many families lives. Together, we can continue building a stronger, healthier Baltimore!

Happy Forensic Friday! When the bones speak… the Anthropologist listens!

Join us in celebrating Ellie, Grace, and Ayla for completing their 36-hour Forensic Experience with the Baltimore Police Department’s Forensic Science and Evidence Services Division!
Motivated by their interest in forensic science and policing, they spent a day in each of our units, exploring forensic science and many of the sworn disciplines that support criminal investigations. Their favorite part was discovering the realities of forensic science beyond what they see on TV.
Congratulations and best wishes on your future endeavors, Ellie, Grace, and Ayla!