The history of the establishment of the forensics service dates back to October 19, 1954, when the Decree of the Soviet Public Prosecutor № 3/195 approved the Instruction About work of the prosecutor-criminalist, which defined the duties of prosecutor-criminalists concerning the introduction of technical and forensic means and recommendations for the detection and investigation of crimes.
After the institution of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in 2011, the forensic science service underwent certain changes, and the name of prosecutor-criminalists changed to investigator-criminalists.
The activities of the Forensic Directorate is aimed at prompt and high-quality investigation of crimes, its forensic support, introduction of science and technology achievements into the activities of the department, the development of methods and tactics of investigation of crimes of certain types, implementation of expert activities and other powers.
The postage stamp provides an image of the emblem of the Forensic Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
| Paper |
Printing method |
Perforation |
Format of the stamp |
Edition |
| Chalk surfaced |
Offset + security system |
Comb 11¼ |
37 × 37 mm |
54 thousand stamps |