Rene Fredericks currently serves as a Latent Print Examiner with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, where she has built her career in forensic science over the past five years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Investigative Forensics, a Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation and is certified through the IAI as a Latent Print Examiner.

After serving six years in the U.S. Army, she pursued her passion for forensic science, combining her commitment to public service with a dedication to providing objective scientific analysis through the examination and comparison of friction ridge evidence. She is invested in advancing the field through collaboration, continued education, and the mentorship and development of future forensic professionals.