r/forensics

16K archived posts · Jun 2008 – Sep 2026

Forensics | Forensic Science and Criminalistics

r/forensics

Welcome! This is a place to talk about forensic science: ethics, education, employment, techniques, articles, and news. This community is home to verified forensic science professionals and students who are passionate about their work. They are great with helping current professionals, aspiring professionals, current students, aspiring students, authors, and those who have questions or would like to talk about forensic science.

Created Jun 8, 2008

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####Definition

#forensic

adjective | fo·ren·sic | \fə-ˈren(t)-sik, -ˈren-zik\

1: belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate

2: argumentative, rhetorical

3: relating to or dealing with the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems

###About

Forensics is a catch-all term meant to include scientists and professionals who apply their skills and expertise in matters of law. This is not only a science subreddit. All disciplines and sub-disciplines are welcome here.
We cannot solve your real-life crimes. Please be advised that we will offer opinions and lend our expertise as an exercise only.

###Rules

Full explanations can be found here. Please read them before you post.

###User Flair and Verification

You can find our flair policy and verification system on the flair wiki page here.

###Education Resources

Our wiki is constantly being updated to offer the best advice for you.
- Feel free to ask questions in a self-post, however.
Take a look at these links for definitions, requirements, and links to professional organizations:

###Employment Resources

Our wiki is still the place to start!
- Job Resources from our wiki
- Feel free to ask questions in a self-post.
Job Openings
Take a look at these links for definitions, requirements, and links to professional organizations:

###Encouraged Topics

News and articles about techniques, scientists, research, and/or current events
Discussion about old and new issues in a given field
Questions about career/education paths
Assistance requests from other professionals

###Discouraged Topics

These are incorporated in our rules.
Discouraged topics are subject to removal
- Advice on getting away with a crime
- Solicitation of legal advice
- Requests to identify bones/remains

###Forensic Subreddits

###Science Subreddits

Have A Real-Life Crime?

If you have photo or video evidence, and you'd like help, try posting to r/RBI
Also consider r/legaladvice if you are more than a complainant/victim
Make sure you read each subreddit's rules before posting

###Forensic Science Journals

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