Mississippi State Crime Laboratory welcomes students for forensic science Career Day

The Mississippi State Crime Laboratory welcomed students from across Mississippi for Career Day during National Forensic Science Week, according to a post from the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

The event offered students an inside look at the science, technology and expertise behind forensic investigations. Students also had an opportunity to learn from laboratory staff and explore career paths in forensic science, according to the post.

The post said forensic science plays a critical role in the pursuit of truth and justice, from the laboratory to the courtroom.

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