forensic unit

Evidence analysis team

A forensic unit is a specialized division within law enforcement or a hospital that handles cases requiring scientific investigation.

In policing, the forensic unit collects and analyzes physical evidence—fingerprints, DNA, ballistics: The forensic unit processed the crime scene.

In psychiatry, a forensic unit houses patients involved in the criminal justice system, typically those deemed criminally insane or undergoing competency evaluations.

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