CANBERRA, ACT, Feb. 13 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:

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Forensics, fingerprints, ballistics, biology, and all things AFP science and technology were under the microscope when AFP Forensics welcomed local ACT students for the International Day for Women and Girls in Science.

Opening the doors of its world-renowned forensics facility at Majura earlier this week (Tuesday, 11 February 2025), the AFP hosted more than 50 female students from 18 ACT high schools and colleges, illustrating how young women can pursue their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into the workforce.

The behind-the-scenes look at forensics careers ...