r/forensics is a subreddit with 70k 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"
16 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help in Analyzing Car Speed in Video Footage"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/forensics
#1
Looking
22 posts
#2
Forensic
13 posts
#3
Job
6 posts
#4
Struggling
3 posts
#5
Fingerprints
: "My skin is too dry to leave Fingerprints."
3 posts
#6
Medicolegal Death
: "BS vs BA in Chemistry for Crime Lab Work / Medicolegal Death Investigation?"
2 posts
#7
Csi Jobs
: "how to get my foot in the door for Csi Jobs after graduation?"
2 posts
#8
Forensic Science
: "Is Forensic Science worth it?"
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
: "How is it working around 💀 people?"
36 posts
#2
Weekly Post
: "Education, Employment, and Questions Thread - [07/20/26 - 08/03/26]"
18 posts
#3
Digital Forensics
: "Forensic photographer"
12 posts
#4
Chemistry
: "BS vs BA in Chemistry for Crime Lab Work / Medicolegal Death Investigation?"
8 posts
#5
Latent Prints
: "Latent Print Examiner Job"
8 posts
#6
Toxicology & Controlled Substances
: "How do you guys count pills?"
6 posts
#7
Education/Employment/Training Advice
: "Gloucester County, NJ has a position opening for a morgue assistant"
6 posts
#8
Biology
: "Forensic investigation final year student."
6 posts
#9
Firearms & Toolmarks
: "In 2001, Polish investigators had to examine two mass graves without lifting or even touching the remains. The ballistics that came out is a textbook case of exclusionary findings"
4 posts
#10
Anthropology
: "Looking to Volunteer"
3 posts
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Yearly
+9k members(15.2%)
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Last updated: August 26, 2026