In honor of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab wants to educate the public on the many ways our work impacts the county and makes a difference in the life of the citizens we serve.
We all know the importance of making a good impression. Lucky for Orange County residents, Crime Lab personnel are experts at the practice.
Making a positive impression is the hallmark of the Identification Bureau, which consists of CSI Forensic Specialists, Latent Comparison, Latent Processing, Impression Evidence, PhotoLab and the Evidence Control Unit.
Every scene has a cryptic story to tell, and the Identification Bureau is critical to deciphering the narrative.
Whether early in the morning, late at night, on a holiday or over the weekend, the team is busy documenting crime scenes using a variety of techniques such as photography, sketching, fingerprint analysis and comparison, and evidence collection. From figuring out who burglarized a home to uncovering clandestine drug labs to identifying a potential murder suspect, the ID Bureau often is a key component in solving the case.
