The Central Forensic Laboratory of the Police (CFLP) carries out research and development activity and improves forensic technologies for a more efficient crime prevention and detection process. CFLP forms a team of Poland’s leading forensic experts who elaborate the most complex forensic casework in such areas as the examination of chemistry, DNA, handwriting, fingerprint, ballistics IT analysis, amongst others. CFLP is the main forensic service provider in Poland supervises 17 regional police forensic laboratories nationwide, including scene of crime units, develops forensic examination methodologies and promotes quality management issues nationwide. CFLP has a certificate confirming that it meets the requirements of PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard. The laboratory is engaged in a number of research projects funded from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR, Poland) and European Union. CFLP is an active ENFSI member and cooperates with other forensic institutes and universities.
