Forensic Response

The FBI provides a variety of forensic services and capabilities, including crime scene documentation; evidence and hazardous evidence response; investigative/forensic photography and imaging support; scientific, technical, and forensic support for investigations involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials; and expertise in health and safety matters.

Crime Scene Documentation
The FBI Laboratory provides technical support for crime scene surveys, crime scene documentation, demonstrative court presentations, and more.
Evidence Response Team
The Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU) provides traditional and hazardous evidence collection capabilities to FBI field Evidence Response…

Photographic Operations
The Operational Projects Unit (OPU) manages the FBI Laboratory’s photographic operations program and the field photography program.
Scientific Response and Analysis
The FBI provides a variety of forensic services and capabilities, including crime scene documentation; evidence and hazardous evidence…
Technical Hazards Response
The Technical Hazards Response Unit (THRU) is responsible for protecting over 1,800 men and women in the…