ALABAMA DEPT. OF FORENSIC SCIENCES DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Oct 6, 2026  -  The Office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is inviting applications for the position of Director of the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS). The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences is an ANAB-International (ISO 17025) accredited State Agency with eight (8) laboratory/medical examiner locations statewide and Headquarters in Auburn, Alabama. ADFS is an independent State level Agency that provides scientific results in support of Alabama's criminal justice system statewide, while receiving physical evidence from over 450 different law enforcement agencies in Alabama.

Governor Ivey Urges Public Awareness of Potential Dangers Associated with Kratom Products Oct 1, 2026  -  Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are urging parents, young people and consumers to be aware of the potential dangers associated with kratom and products that may contain the substance. This reminder comes as national discussion on kratom heightens and as law enforcement continue their efforts to identify and remove illegal products from store shelves across Alabama.

Gov. Ivey awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment. Sep 18, 2026  -  Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday awarded a $262,770 grant to help the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences purchase equipment to assist in opioid and other synthetic drug cases.

Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility Grand Opening Nov 20, 2024  -  Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility Grand Opening Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks, participated in the ribbon cutting and brief tour for the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences Huntsville Regional Laboratory and Medical Facility Grand Opening Tuesday November 19, 2024 in Huntsville, Ala.