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Chemistry

WELCOME

Welcome to the Chemistry section.  It is our goal to operate in line with the overall mission of our organization - that is to provide the highest quality scientific service to you, our customer.  While providing our primary services we strive to balance your needs, making sure that one of our viewpoints is through the lenses of our customers. Although there are inherent steps in our process that are mandatory and necessary, one of the main focuses will be to ensure that we are constantly working to decrease any unnecessary burdens that may exist.  Feedback is always welcome so please feel free to contact us when you need to.

Nelly Miles, Chemistry Section Manager


 

WHAT WE DO...

The primary function of the Chemistry Section is to analyze items of evidence in order to determine the presence or absence of controlled substances.  Chemists provide expert testimony to the courts, supply the courts and other state agencies with factual drug information, and provide information to the general public and news media about drug abuse.  Additionaly, a team of scientists is trained to assist police officers in clandestine laboratory seizures.

 

In the coming months, we hope to continue developing our site to bring you new information and services.  The content we're developing includes:

We're working to make our website logical and easy to navigate, as well as informative.  Please check back often as we continue to learn how to provide you with the content and information you need.

Chemistry's Web Information Team


LINKS TO SERVICES

LINKS TO TRAINING

EVIDENCE HANDLING   Video - Drug Identification Evidence Guidelines
VIDEO TOUR - Chemistry Section


Careers in Forensic Analysis of Drugs, Fire Debris, and Accelerants

Interns, Laboratory Technicians, and Scientists