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Due to inclement weather, the Central Laboratory and offices are closed on Friday, December 5, 2025. In addition, the Western and Northern Laboratories have a 2-hour delayed opening. The Eastern Laboratory is opening at its regularly scheduled time. Travel safely!

Check out the new report of Drug Cases Submitted to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science CY 2024. Although the landscape of seized drugs has changed over the past year, the top three identified drugs continued to be methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl. See how the trends changed in your area!
Check out the new Forensic Biology section of the Evidence Handling and Laboratory Capabilities Guide (EHG) that is designed to be a resource for law enforcement. Click on the image to learn more!
The members of the 115^th Session of the Forensic Science Academy presented Jeff Dwyer, Forensic Training Manager, with a commemorative plaque recognizing his dedication on the completion of his 50^th Session as an instructor. Congratulations and well done!
All recent policy notices are available on our website and are sorted by scientific discipline. Click the image to learn more.
Click on the image to learn more about the construction of a new Central Laboratory in Hanover County! It will house DFS and OCME operations, who are expected to relocate in early 2026.

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