The Forensic Science Service (FSS) is an Government Owned Company in the United Kingdom, which provides forensic science services to the police forces and government agencies of England and Wales.

The FSS maintains seven laboratories throughout the country, and provides scene-of-crime and forensic investigation staff to the 43 police services in England and Wales, as well as to the Crown Prosecution Service, HM Revenue and Customs, HM Coroners' Service, Ministry of Defence Police and British Transport Police.

The FSS also maintains the National DNA Database on behalf of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO).

External links

• The Forensic Science Service UK

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