Forensic Laboratory
The forensic laboratory work includes qualitative, quantitative,
comparative and other scientific analysis of evidence related to criminal investigations
including blood identification, splatter analysis, hairs, fibers, glass, soil samples,
presumptive drug testing, firearms, ballistics, toolmarks, question documents, fingerprint
development and analysis. Investigators are skilled in the use of chemical procedures such
as ninhydrin, vacuum fuming, stereo microscopes, thin layer chromatography, and computer
generated programs for firearm identification from ammunition and drug identification.
State-of-the art equipment has been provide to assist the work in the forensic laboratory.
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 new digital photography
for all crime scene work and are able to store huge data files on worm disk.
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
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
Officer Involved Shooting 2
Attempt To Elude 1
Courtroom Testimony 70
Expert Courtroom Testimony 7 |
2000 Stats:
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