r/forensics is a subreddit with 68k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and opportunities, and the community frequently discusses forensic, forensics, looking, interview, and career, and they frequently recommend/review books, microscope, and saw.
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.
Popular Themes in r/forensics
#1
Advice Requests
: "What are the steps to becoming forensic investigator?"
28 posts
#2
Opportunities
: "Job Opportunity"
2 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Looking for a good shoulder bag for forensic field work"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/forensics
#1
Forensic
: "Why do most Forensic experts or all Forensic experts and surgeons avoid cutting through the umbilicus when creating I or Y-incisions?"
111 posts
#2
Forensics
: "How overwhelming is the investigating process for rookie Forensics?"
31 posts
#3
Looking
22 posts
#4
Interview
: "Interview advice?"
16 posts
#5
Career
: "Forensic scientists / criminologists: what should people know before choosing this Career? Hidden pitfalls?"
16 posts
#6
Education
: "Hitting a wall with my Educational niche (Forensic Science) – How do you find fresh content ideas?"
15 posts
#7
Dna
: "A very significant Dna case: The Hunt For The Phantom of Heilbronn"
14 posts
#8
Off Topic
12 posts
#9
Job
: "Which Job do I pick right now?"
11 posts
#10
Crime Scene
: "What’s it really like working as a CSI?"
9 posts
Products Discussed in r/forensics
Books
2 reviews
#1
Val McDermid
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Richard Saferstein
5.0★ from 1 review
Microscope
1 review
#1
AmScope
4.0★ from 1 review
Saw
1 review
#1
Dremel
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/forensics
#1
Crime Scene & Death Investigation
: "Tox screen was clean. A three year old was dead of fulminant liver failure. The medicine bottle in the living room was the only thing that told us what happened."
93 posts
#2
Biology
: "Why do most forensic experts or all forensic experts and surgeons avoid cutting through the umbilicus when creating I or Y-incisions?"
22 posts
#3
DNA & Serology
: "Could donated hair be used as evidence against me in a crime?"
16 posts
#4
Chemistry
: "fed forensic jobs rn?"
16 posts
#5
Digital Forensics
: "Can someone please explain the Henry classification system please !!!"
13 posts
#6
Firearms & Toolmarks
: "How could this window break like this? Outside impact or inside?"
8 posts
#7
Latent Prints
: "I feel that someone here will have my answer, so what is this called?"
6 posts
#8
Weekly Post
: "Forensic Friday - [03/13/26]"
6 posts
#9
Anthropology
: "I had no idea reference tire prints taken from a car would be this long (8 ft.)"
4 posts
#10
Education/Employment/Training Advice
: "Job Opportunity"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/forensics
Yearly
+9k members(15.9%)
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Last updated: June 3, 2026