Forensic Science Section

Forensic science is one of the fastest growing areas of law enforcement. Advances in scientific technology have helped law enforcement go high tech in solving crimes. Through the use of lasers, computers, and chemicals, evidence is being discovered that was never realized to exist. Because of these types of advancements in scientific investigations, the Washington County Sheriff's Office placed a great deal of importance in our Forensics Science Unit.

Due to the passage of the Law Enforcement Levy in 2001, the Forensics Sciences Division has doubled in size. Part of this increase came from the addition of Crime Scene Technicians. These technicians received special training in identifying and collecting evidence at crime scenes. This evidence is then transported back to the Forensics' lab and examined by criminalists to possibly determine a suspect's identity. 

Also new to the Forensics' Division is the addition of our Mobile Crime Laboratory. This custom outfitted 14' box truck is used to transport forensic personnel and their delicate scientific equipment to the scenes of major crimes. Criminalists will now be able to use more advanced means of finding evidence than what was capable of before.

Members of the Forensic Science Unit deploy to support any Washington County police agency during the investigation of major crimes.