Forensic Intelligence at the Speed of SOF

The Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC) at Florida International University (FIU) provides practical training, cutting-edge research, and real world evaluations of forensic techniques and equipment to enhance identity intelligence results and elevate your operational success. Our expertise in CBRN, biometrics, Rapid DNA, and CELLEX/DOMEX connects military and scientists to develop field-ready enablers. Contact us to see how the right combination of knowledge and tools can exploit hidden intelligence, and explore our programs and resources below.

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Veterans and First Responders Training Initiative

The VTI program provides free, fully online training to veterans, transitioning military personnel, first responders, military spouses, and dependents, to prepare them for cybersecurity roles in critical sectors such as defense, energy, and financial services, and support their career transition into high-demand jobs. Applications Are Now Open! Apply by December 22.

CBRN Forensic Investigations

A specialized and intensive techniques course tailored for First Responders and Emergency Management Personnel. The program is meticulously designed to equip participants with the skills to identify and safeguard the integrity of samples and items with evidentiary value in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents.

Professional Training

Since 1995 we have trained over 13,000 law enforcement and forensic personnel to internationally recognized standards with the latest technologies for partners including the FBI, NIJ, NATO, and USSOCOM. Our courses can be brought to any location or held at our training facilities in Largo, Florida, or another FIU campus.

Test & Evaluation

Developers of new devices, processes and instruments come to the GFJC for efficient and objective evaluations; our results are thorough and trusted. To fully evaluate a given technology, GFJC assesses performance in conformity, reproducibility, sensitivity, specificity, maintenance, and sample consumption. Our past projects include third party product evaluations for government agencies, large and small companies, and entrepreneurs. 

Forensic Science and Criminal Justice Academic Programs

• Law Enforcement Advancement Program - LEAP combines classroom instruction with specialized police training and workplace experience to produce successful law enforcement professionals and future leaders in the field.
• Forensic Science Undergraduate Certificate Program - For students who wish to pursue a laboratory career in the forensic sciences. 
• Bachelor of Science in Crime Science or Criminal Justice - Combines forensics and computer science with traditional criminology and criminal justice. 
• Professional Science Master’s (PSM) - Our PSM in Forensic Science programs provides a cutting-edge curriculum in 2 available tracks, Veterinary Investigation or Laboratory Management, designed to provide professional development opportunities. 
• MS in Forensic Science - Prepares science graduates practitioners conducting casework examinations in local, state and national forensic science laboratories, or doctoral instruction in several disciplines.
• Combined MS in Forensic Science/PhD in Biology Pathway - Designed for BS in Biology graduates interested in pursuing a research-based graduate curriculum with a particular emphasis in forensic biology.  
• Accelerated BS in Criminal Justice and Juris Doctor law degree (3+3) - This opportunity is extended to exceptional students within specific major programs to reduce the time and expense for a JD degree by one year of coursework.
• PhD in Chemistry: Forensic Science - Graduates are prepared for careers in academics, government laboratories (Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, Secret Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives), government agencies, private labs and industry, or as entrepreneurs.

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GSA Provider

Government agencies can conveniently contract for goods and services using the General Services Administration system. For assistance, contact WorkWithGFJC@fiu.edu or find us on GSA eBuy.

Contract GS-02F-00810

Past Performance

• USSOCOM Exploitation and Analysis Center (EAC)
• USMC Expeditionary Forensic Exploitation Capability (EFEC)
• US Navy Expeditionary Exploitation Unit (EXU)
• USAREUR
• Defense Threat Reduction Agency
• Special Operations Engineer Regiment, Australia
• ROTC
• WMD Civil Support Teams (CST)
• NATO
• FVEY
• Irregular Warfare Support Directorate (IWTSD/CTTSO)