The FBI Laboratory is scheduled to move into this new, 463,000-square-foot facility at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, in June 2002.

receive notification when quarterly issues of FSC are posted, contact the staff by e-mail at labfsc@fbi.gov.

The July 2001 issue of FSC contains four research articles, guidelines for two scientific working groups, an update of FBI forensic training, lists of meetings and employment opportunities, and a links feature. Instructions for submitting manuscripts may be viewed at http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/ instaus/htm. Submissions to FSC may be in the following forms:

• "Letter to the Editor": A brief communication presenting new technical information, discussing a previously published paper, or requesting information.

• "Review Article": A basic introduction and overview of new scientific methods and areas of forensic research or interest.

• "Research Paper or Feature Article": An in-depth discussion of current methods and specific aspects of various procedures or instrumentation.

• “Technical Article”: A step-by-step description of specific analytical procedures, detailing the materials and methods used and evaluating the results.

• "Technical Note or Case Report": A new application of an existing technique or instructive findings in an unusual case.

• "Book Review": A summary and analysis of a book or publication.

• "Meetings and Job Opportunities Sections": Information about professional meetings and job opportunities in forensic science may be submitted to the staff by e-mail at labfsc@fbi.gov for posting in FSC.

Manuscripts and other information relating to the journal may be sent to:

Dr. Dwight E. Adams, Editor
Forensic Science Communications
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building, Room 3865
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20535-0001
Fax: 202-324-4323
E-mail: labfsc@fbi.gov

FBI Laboratory 2000

The FBI Laboratory’s report for the year 2000 highlights several laboratory initiatives and outlines a vision to guide future efforts to provide the broadest range of scientific and technical services to the law enforcement community. As with any summary, however, this report presents merely a glimpse of the laboratory’s full range of capabilities and the accomplishments of its dedicated staff.

The FBI Laboratory 2000 may be viewed on-line at http://www.fbi.gov/hq/ lab/labannual00.pdf.

Ms. Wade works as a managing editor for the Forensic Science Training Unit of the Laboratory Division at FBI Headquarters in Washingon, D.C.