Houston Forensic Science Center Skip to content Firearms Examining cartridges and bullet casings to match them to a firearm Seized Drugs Testing suspected drugs to determine their legality Crime Scene Identifying, documenting, collecting and interpreting crime scene evidence. Digital and Multimedia Encompassing the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices. Forensic Biology Analyzing biological specimens, such as blood and semen, for DNA. Latent Prints Processing evidence for fingerprints and comparing prints for identification Toxicology Analyzing blood and urine for alcohol and drugs. Welcome to the Houston Forensic Science Center (HFSC) HFSC is an independent local government corporation that provides forensic services to the City of Houston’s law enforcement agency, the Houston Police Department. HFSC welcomes you to explore our forensic services, learn more about what we do, investigate employment opportunities or contact us. Next Board Meeting May 8, 2026 Details HFSC Discovery Portal Search Now Post-Conviction Requests Details HFSC at a Glance AVERAGE Time to Report Common Requests 1,2 (Updated: 3/30/2026) Priority assignment for cases is determined in collaboration with other stakeholders and weighing the risks and benefits for that request with other pending requests. R equests for prioritization can be made in the Request Portal. Times reflect typical expected time from request to report for cases that do not have a court date, investigative priority, urgent public safety risk. Seized Drugs In-Jail Cases: 28 days Marijuana Cases: 152 days Other Cases: 137 Days Toxicology Blood Alcohol Only: 47 days Alcohol & Drug Cases: 300 days DNA Sexual Assault Kits (SAK): 81 days Firearm Examinations Comparison Cases: 382 days Latent Prints Comparison Cases: 49 days Cell Phones Homicide With Phone Unlocked 7 days If unlocking is needed, time will vary greatly. Reports February 2026 Operations Report January 2026 Operations Report December 2025 Operations Report Additional Operations Report can be found in Meeting Document under Board Meetings HFSC Newsletters Sign Up for Our Join Our Team Request Outreach Opportunities HFSC Executive Team Peter Stout CEO/President Amy Castillo, PH.D. COO/Vice President Ashley Henry Crime Scene Unit Senior Manager Preshious Rearden, PH.D. Director of Research, Technology, and Development View All NEWS FROM THE HOUSTON FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTER Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston City Council recently appointed Scott Durfee as HFSC's newest member of its board of directors. Please join us in welcoming Director Durfee to HFSC!