Media Advisory

Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with representatives from several state and local law enforcement agencies, will be hosting a press conference and awards ceremony tomorrow (Thursday, December 3rd) to announce accreditation of the Chicago Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (RCFL).

The Chicago RCFL has earned accreditation from the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors for the storage, examination and processing of digital and multi-media evidence.

The awards ceremony and press conference will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by an open house and demonstration sessions for local media. The Chicago FBI’s RCFL is located at 610 South Canal Street in Chicago. Parking is available directly behind the building in a secured lot. Media members should proceed to the 5th floor.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Additional information about the accreditation process and the RCFL program will be available on Thursday morning. Questions should be directed to the Chicago FBI’s Press Office at (312) 829-1199.