About Us
Forensic Scientists with the Texas Department of Public Safety (once known as Criminalists, renamed to forensic scientists by the 78th Texas Legislature) provide the Texas DPS and all other Texas law enforcement agencies with the latest scientific techniques used to investigate and solve crimes. Forensic Scientists serve under two divisions, Criminal Law Enforcement and Texas Highway Patrol. Forensic Scientists under the Criminal Law Enforcement Division are found in the Crime Laboratory Service, which has approximately 187 Forensic Scientists distributed throughout Texas in twelve regional laboratories and in the Austin headquarters laboratory. Forensic Scientists under the Texas Highway Patrol Division are found in the Breath Alcohol Testing Bureau which has approximately 30 Forensic Scientists throughout the state. The Texas DPS Criminalist Association represents all Forensic Scientists and their management to support their efforts to make the Department of Public Safety the premier source of forensic services in the state of Texas.
Mission Statement
The Texas DPS Criminalist Association is a non-profit member organization composed of Forensic Scientists from within the Texas Department of Public Safety working with management and administration to ensure the integrity and enhance the field of Forensic Science as well as the working environment of crime laboratory employees. This mission will be accomplished by the following goals:
• To promote excellence in Forensic Science
• To improve Forensic Science services to the citizens of Texas
• To obtain adequate funding for DPS crime laboratory facilities and equipment
• To maintain competitive DPS salaries and benefits to reduce staff turnover
• To represent the needs and concerns of the DPS Forensic Scientist
* The Texas DPS Criminalist Association is a non-profit association, which is not affiliated with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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