@DCDFS

The official Twitter account of the D.C. Department of Forensic Sciences.

 Washington, DC
dfs.dc.gov
Joined January 2016
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We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team? Visit careers.dc.gov to search DFS and apply. Medical Technologist (Job ID #33692; closes 10/27/26)
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DC Department of Forensic Sciences retweeted
DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management
@DC_HSEMAOct 11
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring rain, heavy at times, to the District today (October 11). Localized flooding is possible. Sign up for weather alerts from @AlertDC and know how to respond: 🌧️ Flood Watch = Be Ready Flooding is possible. Review your household emergency plan and monitor weather updates. Sign up for free emergency alerts at alert.dc.gov. 🌊 Flood Warning = Take Action Flooding is occurring or expected to begin soon. If you are in a flood-prone area, move to higher ground and follow instructions from local officials. Never walk, bike or drive through floodwater. If a road is flooded, turn around. Find more preparedness tips at ready.dc.gov. #DCwx
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Big shoutout to our DFS team and the DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner staff for rolling up their sleeves at last week’s Children’s Hospital Blood Drive! Your lifesaving donations during Public Health Lab Appreciation Month will make a big difference in the community.
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We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team? Visit careers.dc.gov to search DFS and apply. Medical Technologist (Job ID #33601; closes 10/22/26)
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We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team? Visit careers.dc.gov to search DFS and apply. Forensic Science Technician (Job ID #33459; closes 11/04/26)
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DFS Public Health Lab Microbiology team members representing the District of Columbia at the Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats Preparedness (LRN-B) Technical Meeting in San Antonio, TX — collaborating, learning, and strengthening our preparedness efforts.
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September is Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Appreciation Month! We’re proud to recognize the DFS PHL Molecular Diagnostics Unit (MDU) and the Immunology and Virology Unit (IVU) — the teams responsible for both clinical and surveillance testing.
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September is Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating DFS PHL’s Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Unit - the team responsible for sequencing bacterial, fungal, and viral isolates to track foodborne illness, and monitor antimicrobial resistance.
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We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team? Visit careers.dc.gov to search DFS and apply. Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene) (Job ID #33543; closes 10/09/26)
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Thank you, Dr. Peter Valentin, for delivering an outstanding presentation at the National Forensic Science Week DFS Symposium – Cold Case Workshop, and for joining us during the DFS Poster Presentations. Your expertise and engagement truly elevated the event.
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We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team? Visit careers.dc.gov to search DFS and apply. Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (MBU) (Job ID #33461; closes 10/5/26)
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This week we celebrate forensic science—raising awareness, applauding the experts behind the work, and showcasing innovations that inspire tomorrow’s forensic professionals.
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DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management
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Heading to one of the District's exciting weekend events? Stay aware of your surroundings. If you see anything out of the ordinary, tell event staff or call 9-1-1. Learn more and report suspicious activity online: iwatch.dc.gov If you see something, say something.
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September is Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating the DFS PHL BioWatch Unit - the team that performs environmental surveillance to detect emerging pathogens to help protect the public health and safety of District residents and visitors.
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We’re hiring! Interested in joining our team? Visit careers.dc.gov to search DFS and apply. Forensic Scientist (DNA) (Job ID #33395; closes 10/15/26)
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September is Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating the DFS PHL Accessioning Unit (ASU)—the team that schedules, receives, and verifies every specimen with precision to ensure accurate testing across the lab.
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DC Department of Forensic Sciences retweeted
DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management
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DC is under a Heat Alert until Friday, September 11 at 8 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter. You can beat the heat by: ✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas. ✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside. ✅ Drinking lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
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DC Department of Forensic Sciences retweeted
DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management
@DC_HSEMASep 4
Recovery efforts from last night’s storm are ongoing & we're coordinating w/ @DDOTDC, @DCDPW, @DCDGS, @311DCgov, @PepcoConnect & others. If you've previously reported a downed tree to 311, pls avoid making a 2nd report. District crews are working hard to address all reports!
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DC Department of Forensic Sciences retweeted
DDOT DC@DDOTDCSep 4
As storm recovery continues across DC. Place fallen branches/debris from your property or vehicle at your trash collection point or in a tree box. Do NOT place debris in roads, bike lanes or sidewalks.
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DC Department of Forensic Sciences retweeted
DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management
@DC_HSEMASep 3
DC is under a Heat Alert until Friday, September 4 at 8 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter. You can beat the heat by: ✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas. ✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside. ✅ Drinking lots of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.
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