Forensic Services

"The Crime Scene Investigation Section has an impressive array of SOPs
(Standard Operating Procedures) that detail all of their specific activities."
~ Carroll Buracker & Associates

Functions

Forensic Services
This section operates on 24 hours a day and provides field support related to evidence gathering and processing of crime scenes. Operations include photography services, limited evidence analysis, processing and identifying fingerprints, and maintenance of fingerprint cards. Section personnel perform the Department's chemical testing for the Driving While Impaired program.

Property and Evidence Section

The Property and Evidence Section is responsible for receipt, process, and storage of evidence, found property, and confiscated property; arranges for analysis of evidence by other agencies; and is responsible for disposing of evidence and stored property, pursuant to Departmental procedures and state statutes. 

Director of Forensic Services: Stephen Williams

"The Greensboro Police Department is far ahead of most police departments in property/evidence practices and procedures, and the Department can serve as a model
for other police departments of similar or larger size."
~ Carroll Buracker & Associates