The legislation, HB 2228, ensures that any sexual assault kit (SAK) connected to the report of a sexual assault is submitted within 30 business days to one of three Kansas forensic laboratories ...

KBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Chris Farris tells us the newly formed Southeast Kansas Child Victim Unit covers a ...

A former forensic scientist at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation laboratory in Topeka is suing, alleging she was discriminated against. Deborah Broil, who is 74-year-old Black woman, is alleging ...

Kansas will launch a rape kit tracking system by 2026, enabling sexual assault survivors to follow the status of evidence kits via an online portal.

Washburn students may still earn a bachelor’s degree in forensic investigations, according to a news release from the university. That degree also leads to careers as a crime scene technician or ...

Washburn hopes its new forensic investigative sciences degree can fill the need. It incorporates more science-based coursework to better align students with modern industry standards.

Police, family and friends ask anyone with information to reach out to the KBI, providing tips to 1-800-KS-CRIME or online at kbi.ks.gov/SAR. There is a $17,000 reward offered to help solve the case.

The KBI made the announcement Thursday, noting that Thompson was the 12th director in the agency’s history. Thompson's tenure as director was the fourth-longest the KBI's 83-year history.