READ: The Crime Lab

Let’s compare some local crime labs to a national lab.

First, click on this LINK to go to the Utah County Sheriff's Office website.  

Once you are there, read the short paragraph on the site. Look for what agencies the lab serves, how the personnel are trained, and how much evidence they typically process.

Then, click on this LINK to go to the Utah Crime Lab website.

Read through the information on the page. Look for how many labs there are, where they are located, and what agencies they serve. Also look for the services they offer, their hours, and their crime scene response system. 

Then, Click on this LINK to go to the FBI Crime Lab website.

Read the short paragraph next to the picture of the lab. Look for when the lab was opened, how many people work there, and where the lab is located. Also look through the list of services they offer.