For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1400031 |
| Date Issued: | Apr 16, 2014 - 11:08am |
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Public invited to Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Division's Open House on April 24 |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County residents are invited to get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Division during a public open house from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014.
This open house is a rare opportunity for anyone who enjoys television shows like NCIS or CSI to see how a real life, local Forensic Science Division operates.
Staff will demonstrate how they develop latent prints, test for the presence of blood, get a DNA profile, determine whether or not a white powder is cocaine, and many other types of testing.
Visitors to the open house will also have a chance to put what they learn about Forensic Sciences to work by solving a crime on their own, using a mock crime scene and results of testing found in various sections of the laboratory.
What: Forensic Science Division Open House
When: Washoe County Sheriff's Office, 911 Parr Boulevard, Reno
Where: April 24th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Contact: If you plan on attending in a group larger than 10 people please call 775-328-2800
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Division is a full-service forensic laboratory providing services to over 80 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in 13 Nevada counties. The Division provides investigative support with a full service crime scene unit and scientific disciplines such as Crime Scene, DNA, Toxicology, Controlled Substances, Firearms and Arson Analysis. The Breath Alcohol Section provides support for Breath Alcohol instruments across Northern Nevada. The Evidence Section houses all of Washoe County evidence as well as Forensic Science Division Evidence. For more information, visit www.washoesheriff.com.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.
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