Resources

FIU Research Forensic Library

Complaint Resource Document

Resource Document for Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies- FIGG Frequently Asked Questions

Fundamentals of Forensic Science Video Series

The Forensic Science Commission created this video series as an educational resource for the public and forensic science stakeholders.

Each video will educate viewers on the science, technology, and methodologies underlying one of the core forensic science disciplines and serve as a building block for expanded forensic science education.

• Seized Drug Analysis (Drug Chemistry)
• Latent Prints
• Toxicology (forthcoming)
• DNA (forthcoming)
• Firearms and Toolmark Analysis
• Trace Chemistry (forthcoming)

Please submit comments to: IL Forensic Science Commission

State of Illinois Quarterly Seized Drug Snapshots

The quarterly Seized Drug Snapshots depict the top 20 most frequently identified controlled substances from accredited forensic laboratories in Illinois. The Illinois Forensic Science Commission provides this data as an informational resource for law enforcement agencies, public health entities, medical examiner/coroner’s offices, and the public.

• 2026 Q1 Seized Drug Snapshot
• 2026 Q2 Seized Drug Snapshot