Virginia Department of Forensic Science
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The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its purpose is to provide laboratory services in criminal matters in Virginia and to increase understanding of forensic science in general.[2]
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Formed | 1972[1] |
Jurisdiction | Virginia |
Headquarters | 700 North Fifth Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 37.54712°N 77.43374°W / 37.54712; -77.43374 |
Employees | 326[2] |
Annual budget | $47,861,280 USD[2] |
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Parent agency | Virginia Secretary of Public Safety |
Website | dfs.virginia.gov |
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In 1972, DFS was first formed as a bureau attached to the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS).[1] This bureau became a division in 1990, and a department in 2005. The current director, Linda Jackson, has been director of DFS since February 2013.[4][5] DFS reports to the Governor's Secretary of Public Safety.[6]