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Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility Grand Opening
Nov 20, 2024  -  Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility Grand Opening Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks, participated in the ribbon cutting and brief tour for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility Grand Opening Tuesday November 19, 2024 in Huntsville, Ala.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures $750,000 for Rapid DNA Program at ADFS
Aug 28, 2024  -  WASHINGTON, D.C., August 28, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, secured $750,000 for the Rapid DNA Implementation Program at the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Montgomery Medical granted full Accreditation by NAME
Jun 24, 2019  -  The Montgomery Medical facility was recently granted “Full Accreditation” status by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). This objective recognition by an independent third party demonstrates that the policies, procedures, and forensic casework performed by the staff of Montgomery Medical exceeds the National standard. Congratulations to Montgomery Medical and all who played a pivotal role in achieving this prestigious national recognition!!!
Notice of Biological Specimens Kits Recall
Jun 21, 2019  -  Sirchie, the manufacturer of the ADFS Biological Specimens Kits (BSKits), has recently issued a recall for blood tubes that may be present in potentially affected lot numbers of BSKits. The recall by Sirchie was issued in conjunction with their Vacutainer® blood tube supplier Becton Dickinson. The recall relates to the manufacturing process associated with three (3) packaging cases of 100 grey stopper tubes.


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Nov 20, 2024 Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility Grand Opening
Aug 28, 2024 U.S. Senator Katie Britt Secures $750,000 for Rapid DNA Program at ADFS
Jun 24, 2019 Montgomery Medical granted full Accreditation by NAME
Jun 21, 2019 Notice of Biological Specimens Kits Recall
Mar 26, 2019 ADFS mentioned in Washington Post article focused on success of DNA grant program
Feb 19, 2019 Governor Ivey awards grants to Forensic Sciences to battle drugs
Jan 30, 2019 ADFS featured in RSA's Advisor Success Stories
Dec 15, 2018 Guidance on CBD Laws in Alabama
Oct 19, 2018 Presentation at the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) Annual Meeting
Oct 10, 2018 Presentation at the International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) Conference
Sep 14, 2018 National Forensic Science Week Recognizes Contribution of Forensic Practitioners
Feb 9, 2018 Weighing Policy for Non-Weight Bearing Charges--Effective March 1, 2018