FORENSIC LABORATORY DIVISION

CHEMISTRY SECTION

Analyzes controlled substances, clandestine laboratories, arson and paint evidence.

BIOLOGY SECTION

Examines evidence for body fluids and determines the source through DNA analysis, also maintains the DNA databank for forensic and arrestee samples.

QUESTIONED DOCUMENT SECTION

Compares handwriting samples from suspects to a questioned document to determine the identity and signature authenticity. Examines documents for alterations and sequence which may have been forged or altered.

TOXICOLOGY SECTION

Tests biological samples for the presence and levels of alcohol and/or drugs, assists the medical examiner in death investigations by identifying drugs, alcohol or poisons, such as carbon monoxide.

LATENT PRINT SECTION

Assists in most crime scene investigations by comparing and identifying latent fingerprints, footwear and tire tracks, and taking photographs.

FIREARM AND TOOLMARK SECTION

Examines, compares and identifies firearm and ammunition parts to weapons. Examines evidence for tool marks, clothing and other objects for muzzle distance and restores obliterated serial numbers. Maintains the Integrated Ballistic Identification System to link firearms to shootings.