The California Forensic Science Institute is a partnership among California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and Los Angeles Police Department with a mission to serve the Los Angeles Regional Crime Laboratory.

“Bridging the Forensic Science Gap" between scientific advancement and its effective utilization in public crime laboratories through providing

in-service training courses , 

conducting forensic public policy forums , 

advancing career development , and 

supporting applied forensic research studies .