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What are the best areas to live in for a criminal justice degree?

More specifically working in forensics labs behind the scenes.

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Hi Sophia,

Here’s a list of the best areas to live for a career in forensic labs, focusing on behind-the-scenes roles in the U.S.:

**1. Washington, D.C.**
- Home to federal agencies like the FBI and DEA with advanced forensic labs.
- Opportunities for federal employment in forensic labs and research roles with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

**2. Quantico, Virginia**
- Location of the FBI Academy and Laboratory Division.
- Strong job prospects in federal forensic labs with proximity to D.C. expanding career options.

**3. New York City, New York**
- Major law enforcement hub with specialized forensic labs and private consulting firms.
- Opportunities in city labs, medical examiners' offices, and federal agencies like Homeland Security.

**4. Los Angeles, California**
- Extensive criminal justice system with forensic labs and private firms.
- Positions in local labs, private forensic labs, consulting, and academic/research roles.

**5. Houston, Texas**
- Home to the Houston Forensic Science Center, one of the largest labs in the country.
- Opportunities in forensic analysis, drug testing, DNA analysis, and various forensic sciences.

**6. Phoenix, Arizona**
- Growing city with a demand for forensic professionals and several public labs.
- Roles in local/state forensic labs, focusing on forensic biology, DNA, and toxicology.

**7. Miami, Florida**
- Large law enforcement system with several specialized forensic labs.
- Forensic lab positions with Miami-Dade Police Department and nearby federal labs.

**8. Chicago, Illinois**
- Major forensic labs support Illinois State Police and local law enforcement.
- Jobs in state crime labs, private labs, and universities, with consulting and research opportunities.

**9. San Francisco Bay Area, California**
- Silicon Valley’s tech sector drives innovation in forensic sciences.
- Forensic roles in local law enforcement, research facilities, and tech-focused forensics.

Each area offers roles in traditional forensic labs or specialized, high-tech forensic analysis positions.

Best of luck!
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