For more than three decades, NFSTC has delivered forensic science expertise, training, technology evaluation and operational support for government agencies, laboratories and mission partners across the United States and around the world.
From strengthening forensic laboratories and developing national justice initiatives to supporting complex defense and national security missions, our experience reflects a consistent ability to turn scientific expertise into practical capability and deliver results where they matter.
Experience Across the Mission
NFSTC has built a diverse record of performance by applying forensic science expertise to the distinct challenges of defense, justice, public safety and international partners.
DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY
Capability for complex missions.
NFSTC supports defense and national security partners through specialized training, technical expertise, technology evaluation and operational support. Our teams help translate forensic science and emerging technologies into capabilities designed for demanding real-world environments.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Science in service of stronger communities.
For more than three decades, NFSTC has supported forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies and justice organizations through workforce development, technical assistance, practitioner resources and national initiatives designed to strengthen forensic science practice.
INTERNATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING
Building capability that lasts.
NFSTC works with international partners to strengthen forensic laboratories, develop skilled personnel, improve quality systems and build sustainable capabilities. Our approach emphasizes knowledge transfer and locally supported solutions designed to continue delivering value long after an engagement ends.
Performance by the Numbers
Decades of mission support have built a record measured not only in programs delivered, but in professionals trained, capabilities strengthened and results achieved.
13,000+
Law Enforcement & Forensic Professionals Trained
$38.6M
Defense Contracts
10 COUNTRIES
International Forensic Capacity Building
17
Laboratory Accreditations Supported
33 FULL-TIME INSTRUCTORS • 2,196 DEFENSE TRAINEES • 551 INTERNATIONAL TRAINEES • 13 FORENSIC DISCIPLINES
Defense & National Security
Forensic Science in the Operational Environment
NFSTC has supported U.S. and allied defense organizations with forensic science expertise designed for the realities of operational environments. Our work has combined specialized training, scientific and technical support, equipment integration, technology evaluation and sustainment to help personnel recognize, collect, exploit and act on forensic information.
From expeditionary site exploitation and identity intelligence to digital forensics, Rapid DNA and CBRN capabilities, NFSTC teams have helped translate laboratory science into practical tools, workflows and expertise that support mission readiness and operational decision-making.
Our experience includes long-term programs, rapidly evolving requirements and support delivered both at home and alongside mission partners around the world.
Representative Programs
USSOCOM — Exploitation & Analysis Center (EAC)
Forensic exploitation, technical expertise, training and operational support for special operations mission requirements.
Forensic exploitation, technical expertise, training and operational support for special operations mission requirements.
U.S. Marine Corps — Expeditionary Forensic Exploitation Capability (EFEC)
Training and capability support designed to bring forensic exploitation into expeditionary environments.
Training and capability support designed to bring forensic exploitation into expeditionary environments.
U.S. Navy — Expeditionary Exploitation Unit (EXU)
Specialized forensic training and technical support focused on operational exploitation capabilities.
Specialized forensic training and technical support focused on operational exploitation capabilities.
U.S. Army Europe & Africa
Forensic and identity-intelligence training supporting U.S. and allied personnel in the European theater.
Forensic and identity-intelligence training supporting U.S. and allied personnel in the European theater.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
CBRN forensic training and capacity development supporting specialized defense and international mission requirements.
CBRN forensic training and capacity development supporting specialized defense and international mission requirements.
Special Operations Engineer Regiment — Australia
Forensic science training and capability support for an allied special operations partner.
Forensic science training and capability support for an allied special operations partner.
International Forensic Capacity Building
Building Sustainable Forensic Capability
NFSTC has supported international partners in strengthening forensic science capabilities, laboratory operations and the skilled workforce needed to sustain them. Through U.S. government-funded programs and direct collaboration with partner organizations, NFSTC subject matter experts have delivered technical assistance, training and quality-system support tailored to local requirements and operating environments.
Our work extends beyond individual training events. NFSTC has helped laboratories strengthen analytical processes, implement quality assurance systems, prepare for international accreditation and develop personnel capable of carrying that progress forward.
Across engagements, the goal remains consistent: build sustainable forensic capability that strengthens investigations, supports judicial processes and leaves partner organizations better equipped for the future.
From Training to Lasting Capability
LABORATORY ACCREDITATION
NFSTC has supported forensic laboratories through quality-system development, technical assistance and accreditation preparation, contributing to 17 laboratory accreditations across international engagements.
NFSTC has supported forensic laboratories through quality-system development, technical assistance and accreditation preparation, contributing to 17 laboratory accreditations across international engagements.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
More than 550 law enforcement professionals and laboratory analysts have received specialized training across 13 forensic science disciplines through NFSTC-supported international programs.
More than 550 law enforcement professionals and laboratory analysts have received specialized training across 13 forensic science disciplines through NFSTC-supported international programs.
OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Partner organizations have reported reduced case backlogs, improved laboratory efficiency and stronger technical processes as capabilities and quality systems matured.
Partner organizations have reported reduced case backlogs, improved laboratory efficiency and stronger technical processes as capabilities and quality systems matured.
Experience You Can Build On
Proven Experience. Ready for What’s Next.
For more than 30 years, NFSTC has helped government agencies, laboratories and mission partners turn complex requirements into practical capabilities. That experience shapes how we approach every new challenge — with scientific rigor, operational understanding and a commitment to solutions that work in the real world.
Whether the need is specialized training, technical expertise, technology evaluation, program support or a capability that has yet to be built, NFSTC brings the experience, resources and partnerships to help move the mission forward.