Under Texas law, a jury must unanimously find an inmate will pose a threat of future danger before it can sentence him to death. Many juries rely upon the testimony of psychiatrists and other doctors ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory opened its doors to the public Wednesday, Sept. 17, giving Amarillo residents and local media a rare look at the scientific work that ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety recognized its Crime Laboratory Division during National Forensic Science Week, highlighting the forensic team’s processing of over 115,000 testing requests last ...

FRISCO, Texas — On Friday, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Unit was awarded the North Texas Forensic Association’s Best Laboratory Award in Frisco. Several agencies nominated the ...

In Garland, there's a forensic laboratory with a team of scientists playing a vital role in helping the criminal justice system. The Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory in Garland is ...

Forensic science is a growing field that offers scientists opportunities to specialize in different techniques.