National Forensic Science Institute
Mission Statement
In partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Forensic Science Institute (NFSI) provides forensic and crime scene training, technical assistance and Alumni support to law enforcement personnel throughout the United States. Our mission is to improve the collection and processing of evidence and its submission to investigators and the courts.
Programs Offered
In order to advance our mission, the NFSI conducts the ten week National Forensic Academy (NFA) at the University of Tennessee and advanced forensic courses throughout the country. These courses enable participants to experience the most comprehensive crime scene training available and assist the administration of justice.
The NFSI provides 40 hour traveling courses that include such topics as Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Photography and Latent Fingerprint Development. Please contact NFSI for further information.
News and Announcements
Session XXI of the National Forensic Academy Underway
Session XXI began May 12, 2008 and is comprised of 17 law enforcement personnel from across the country, including some as far away as Alaska, Oregon, and the first ever participant from the State of Wyoming. The 17 students have a combined total of over 204 year’s law enforcement experience and knowledge. Session XXI is the first class held at our new custom built location in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
New Program Manager Named for National Forensic Science Institute (NFSI)
Deputy Chief Don Green of the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has accepted the position and will begin work on April 1, 2008.
Don has been with KPD since 1979 and rose through the ranks to Deputy Chief. He currently heads the Criminal Investigations Division, including their CSI's. Don also has enjoyed a long relationship with LEIC and the NFSI and has been an instructor and technical assistance partner for years. Don is involved in many associations in leadership roles and well known in law enforcement circles in and out of Tennessee. more...
2007 Highlights of the NFSI and NFA
Now that 2007 is behind us and we are in the throws of 2008, we would like to give you a brief update regarding what has been done and what will be going on with the National Forensic Science Institute (NFSI) and the National Forensic Academy (NFA). more...
Police chiefs recognize NFA for impact on criminal justice system
On October 14, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognized the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center’s (LEIC) National Forensic Academy (NFA) as the recipient of the 2007 August Vollmer Excellence in Forensic Science Award. more...
Contact NFSI
Don Green
Program Manager
1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Suite 101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone: (865) 946-3201
Toll Free: (866) 449-5342
Fax: (865) 946-3214
don.green@tennessee.edu