r/forensics is a subreddit with 71k members. The community frequently discusses looking, forensic, job, struggling, and fingerprints, and they frequently recommend/review books, microscope, and saw, and the most common flair used is crime scene & death investigation, weekly post, dna & serology, questioned documents, and biology.
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 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
2 posts
#8
Forensic Science
2 posts
#9
Dna
2 posts
#10
Forensic Biology
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
: "Hoping to connect my brother with a forensic scientist (it’s his special interest)"
14 posts
#2
Weekly Post
: "Forensic Friday - [10/23/26]"
11 posts
#3
DNA & Serology
: "Forensic Career"
5 posts
#4
Questioned Documents
: "Sister's death ruled natural after external exam only, no internal autopsy. Is that enough to rule out foul play?"
4 posts
#5
Biology
: "forensic science degree"
4 posts
#6
Latent Prints
: "DFO HFE7100"
4 posts
#7
Anthropology
: "Should I be a forensic anthropologist?"
4 posts
#8
Chemistry
: "Advice For Pursuing a Career in Forensic Science?"
3 posts
#9
Law & Ethics
: "Research Study on Web Sleuthing and Online Investigation"
3 posts
#10
Education/Employment/Training Advice
: "Advice for Job Application"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/forensics
Yearly
+9k members(14.3%)
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Last updated: October 29, 2026