Forensic Identification Bureau

The 45-member Forensic Identification Unit collects, documents, and analyzes forensic evidence to identify individuals linked to crime through such methods as digital imaging, videotaping and latent print examination. The team includes the Video Support Unit, Technical Data Recovery Unit and the Archaeological Recovery Team. The unit processed 222,006 digital images in 2010, fingerprinted 9,134 individuals, executed 457 DNA orders and positively identified 186 suspects.

The Video Support Section provides audio/visual conversion, duplication and production and forensic video analysis. The unit plays an integral role in investigations where security cameras and other recording devices have captured individuals committing crimes. In 2010, the unit continued integrating analog equipment to digital, upgrading software applications and converting multimedia data for future requirements.

The Archaeological Recovery Team investigates found human remains and assists with any serious criminal occurrence where a systematic ground search is required to locate evidence.