What is the difference between a forensic crime lab and a forensic science center?
The term Forensic Science Center has slightly different meanings in different jurisdictions. For our purposes, the term “Forensic Science Center” will be used to describe a facility that includes the functions of a full-service Forensic Crime Lab, an Evidence Vault for temporarily holding evidence that requires analysis, and, in some cases a Crime Scene Investigation Section. An educational Research Institute component is expected to be added in the future, and will be considered a part of the Forensic Science Center .
