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National Forensic Science Week brings recognition to the role that proper forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty. Running throughout the week of September 15-21, National Forensic Science Week strives to honor the linchpins of a better world where science meets justice and threads of truth are woven.
For more information about National Forensic Week, visit: http://www.forensicscienceweek.org/
For information about the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and the services they provide, visit: http://www.in.gov/isp/labs/


Below are some interesting stats from the past year (2023):

  • There were 24,399 new cases submitted for analysis at the four Indiana State Police laboratories
  • Crime Scene Investigators responded to 1,020 different crime scenes throughout the state
  • Polygraph Examiners conducted 761 polygraph tests
  • Digital Forensic Unit completed 633 cases
  • In 2023, there were 698 cases in Indiana linked to a potential suspect by a CODIS DNA match

There are four Indiana State Police laboratory facilities statewide and for additional information, please contact the Public Information Officer (PIO) listed adjacent to the named laboratory location:

  • Lowell Laboratory PIO contact is Sgt. Glen Fifield at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
  • Fort Wayne Laboratory PIO contact is Sgt. Brian Walker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  
  • Evansville Laboratory PIO contact is Sgt. Todd Ringle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Indianapolis Laboratory PIO contact is Sgt. John Perrine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Captain Ron Galaviz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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