HFSC board approves interlocal agreement to provide services to Metro Police

Sep 11, 2026

HFSC approved an interlocal agreement to allow the center to provide fee‑for‑service forensic work to the Metro Police Department, with staff saying HFSC can decline work if it lacks capacity in a discipline.

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The Houston Forensic Science Center board voted Sept. 11 to approve an interlocal agreement allowing HFSC to provide forensic services to the Metro Police Department for a fee. Chairwoman Cohen noted Metro's board has already approved a similar agreement.

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