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Features the Virginia Division of Forensic Science (DFS), a nationally accredited forensic laboratory system serving all state and local law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, and Commonwealth's Attorneys in Virginia. Notes that the DFS is a division of the Department of Criminal Justice Services under the Governor's Secretary of Public Safety. Explains that examiners provide technical assistance and training, evaluate and analyze evidence, interpret results, and give expert testimony related to the physical evidence recovered from crime scenes. Presents a history of the DFS. Provides contact information via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail for the state labs. Includes information on employment opportunities and officer training courses. Contains a FAQ section.