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The Choosing a Career section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences website provides information about the different types of forensic scientists, salaries, and educational requirements.
You may also be interested in viewing A Simplified Guide to Forensic Science, a website created by the National Forensic Science Technology Center. This website covers the core concepts, capabilities and limitations of key forensic science disciplines.
The Data & Statistics section of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' U.S. Bomb Data Center website provides access to annual reports capturing arson and explosives related incidents throughout the U.S.