r/forensics is a subreddit with 71k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses looking, forensic, job, struggling, and fingerprints, 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
: "Looking for recommendations on tactical pants & boots for CSI work"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "M.Sc. Cyber Forensics Final Year Student in Jaipur: Looking for Budget-Friendly, High-Value Certifications in India!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/forensics
#1
Looking
22 posts
#2
Forensic
13 posts
#3
Job
6 posts
#4
Struggling
3 posts
#5
Fingerprints
3 posts
#6
Medicolegal Death
2 posts
#7
Csi Jobs
: "how to get my foot in the door for Csi Jobs after graduation?"
2 posts
#8
Forensic Science
2 posts
#9
Dna
: "International MS forensic Science student (pace university) - looking for internship and career advice in forensic biology/ Dna/ toxicology"
2 posts
#10
Forensic Biology
: "International MS forensic Science student (pace university) - looking for internship and career advice in Forensic Biology/ DNA/ toxicology"
2 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
: "is criminology a major really that useless"
27 posts
#2
Weekly Post
: "Forensic Friday - [09/11/26]"
17 posts
#3
Biology
: "Mock scene from my bloodstain pattern class this week. Super interesting course"
10 posts
#4
Digital Forensics
: "Hello!! I need Some Guide regarding ( Cyber forensics & cyber security ) as a 1 st year Forensic student"
10 posts
#5
Education/Employment/Training Advice
: "A forensics club project and advice seeking?"
7 posts
#6
Chemistry
: "Forensics folks - what's actually wrong with swabbing for evidence collection?"
6 posts
#7
Anthropology
: "Blood is blood."
6 posts
#8
Firearms & Toolmarks
: "GSR Experts?"
5 posts
#9
Toxicology & Controlled Substances
: "Future jobs as a forensic toxicologist"
4 posts
#10
Latent Prints
: "Latent Print Examiner Job"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/forensics
Yearly
+9k members(14.8%)
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Last updated: September 22, 2026