Onondaga County

About the Lab The Forensic Laboratories provides services in six disciplines – Digital Evidence, Firearms, Forensic Chemistry, Fire Debris, Forensic Biology/DNA, and Latent Prints Forensic Science Week 2026 The Onondaga […]

About the Lab The Forensic Laboratories provides services in six disciplines – Digital Evidence, Firearms, Forensic Chemistry, Fire Debris, Forensic Biology/DNA, and Latent Prints Update to Laboratory Scope of Accreditation: […]

The Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences (CFS) follows strict procedures for the handling, storage, and documentation of evidence to ensure safety, accuracy, and chain of custody.

Please join us in welcoming Sarah Hayes, our new Computer Evidence Specialist.

Happy Holidays from CFS Labs!

As we wrap up another year, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our customers.

About the Lab The Forensic Laboratories provides services in six disciplines – Digital Evidence, Firearms, Forensic Chemistry, Fire Debris, Forensic Biology/DNA, and Latent Prints BEAST.NET Update The transition to BEAST.NET […]

About the Lab The Forensic Laboratories provides services in six disciplines – Digital Evidence, Firearms, Forensic Chemistry, Fire Debris, Forensic Biology/DNA, and Latent Prints Update from Digital Evidence When submitting […]

We are pleased to announce the addition of Molly Corvo to the Center for Forensic Sciences Laboratories as our new Senior Latent Print Examiner.

The iOS 18 update has implemented a new security feature that significantly limits forensic data extraction. A 72-hour timer reboots the device restricting data extraction to only 5% without a passcode. This reduces the time frame for law enforcement to obtain a warrant and conduct forensic analysis.

The Forensic Laboratories uses a fast-track workflow to expedite firearm operability testing for the Onondaga County DA’s Office according to Penal Law 180.80, which allows 120-144 hours from the time of arrest to indictment.