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Austin Forensic Science Dr. Dana Kadavy| Director| Sept 08, 2025 Austin Forensic Science Our Vision • To be a trusted forensic laboratory known for technically defensible, unbiased, and high-quality services to our community Our Mission • To provide accurate and impartial scientific analysis and support services to the criminal justice system while maintaining the highest level of quality and professionalism Austin Forensic Science Core Values • Truth Through Science • Technical and Scientific Excellence • Reliable Quality Service • Unbiased and Accurate Analysis and Reporting • Transparent Procedures and Information Sharing • Honest and Accountable Team Members 3 Austin Forensic Science Organization 4 Austin Forensic Science Core Services 54 Certified & Licensed Experts Crime Scene Firearms & Toolmarks Latent Prints Seized Drugs 24/7 Field Response Evidence Sampling & Collection Latent Print Processing Function Evaluation Physical Comparison Serial Number Restoration Physical Print Comparison Individual characteristic database Identification and confirmation of controlled substances Weight measurement 5 Austin Forensic Science Core Services 54 Certified & Licensed Experts Toxicology DNA & Case Management Evidence Control Quality Assurance Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) DNA Analysis DNA Outsourcing Lifecycle Case Management Discovery Storage & maintenance Chain of custody Transport Disposal Accreditation & Licensing Competency & Proficiency Equipment/Method Validation Corrective/Preventive Actions 6 Austin Forensic Science Quality Assurance • ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) to ISO 17025:2017 and Accreditation Requirements 3125 • Texas Forensic Science Commission Accreditation; Title 37, Texas Admin. Code, Chapter 651 • Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) Early Implementer of OSAC Registry Standards • 152 published and 73 proposed Registry Standards • IdeagenTM Quality Management System 7 Austin Forensic Science Performance – 2024 Snapshot • Processed all sexual assault kits received in 2024 with average turn- around-time of 51 days, preventing a backlog for six consecutive years • Investigated 2.2K Major Crime Scenes • Delivered 7.5K forensic reports and processed 25K items of evidence • Disposed of 140K eligible items, including 9.2K seized drugs and 1.3K firearms 8 Questions & Thank you 9