Technical Investigations Section

P1250016.JPG (400388 bytes)The technical Investigators are skilled in crime scene investigations in the areas of blood splatter interpretation, luminol processing, photography, fingerprinting including powders, chemical and fuming techniques. Crime scene investigators also utilize modern techniques and technology in processing crime scenes, collecting evidence and crime scene drawings. Investigators are skilled in disaster techniques for identification of deceased victims utilizing forensic techniques. The technical investigators also have the ability to reconstruct a crime from evidence at a scene. 

The Technical Investigations Division is comprised of 4 sworn deputies who are responsible for processing crime scenes and evidence. They also assist 9 other municipal law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma County. Utilizing state of the art technology, Investigators handle enormous case loads. The Technical Investigators utilize digital photography for all crime scene work and are able to store huge data files on worm disk.

Year 2000 Forensic Investigation Stats:

Crimes Against Persons 42

Homicides 0

Attempted Homicides 1

Suspicious Deaths 4

Suicides 7

Attempted Suicides 1

Rape 3

Assault 4

Stalking 1

Child Abuse 3

ADW 5

Armed Robbery 2

Officer Involved Shooting 2

Crimes Against Property 102

Burglary I 1

Burglary II 31

Arson 5

CDS Scene 10

Meth. Lab Scenes 17

Recovered Stolen Property 6

Recovered Stolen M.V. 13

Search Warrants 17

Vandalism 2

Attempt To Elude 1

Courtroom Testimony 70

Expert Courtroom Testimony 7


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