News & Updates
Crime Lab OPS Bulletin - DNA Processing 07/21/09
Important announcement regarding processing of DNA evidence. -07/21/09
Evidence Shipping Guidelines - Please Read
GBI Crime Lab Class of 2008 Internal Auditors
The GBI Crime Lab welcomes twenty new members to the Auditor Team. They are now qualified to serve as internal auditors throughout the laboratory system.
GBI Latent Prints Information Information about processing of various types of evidence
GBI NEWS
This site contains recent news articles relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and its divisions, including the GBI Crime Lab.
GBI lab trims backlog
The most recent backlog of cases began mounting in 2003 after several positions at the GBI were frozen due to budget cuts, leaving the lab understaffed. From July 2003 to July 2004, the backlog increased from 10,740 to 28,570 cases, according to the GBI. Gov. Sonny Perdue approved filling 17 vacant positions in 2004.
GBI receives national award for marijuana testing - 10/05/09
Important Evidence Collection Kit Announcement - 2/20/09 New Important information regarding the vendors of blood alcohol and urine collection kits. 2/20/09
OPS Bulletin 2008-01 GSR Evidence Collection Kits and Procedures
Panel distinguishes between fact, fiction
"The popularity of criminal justice themed TV shows as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law and Order, Forensic Files and Cold Case Files creates a perception of reality that doesn't exist", said Don Cheek, chief of the Dougherty County Police Department.