The Long Beach Police Department crime laboratory won accreditation from the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, city officials said Tuesday.
The laboratory was accredited in drug chemistry, toxicology, firearms, latent prints and crime scenes. The lab was accredited under the agency’s legacy program, but the latest accreditation conforms to international standards.
“I’m thankful to Chief (Jim) McDonnell and our police department, particularly our crime lab employees, for this outstanding achievement,” Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said. “This is another example of using technology to support public safety and it’s something our entire city can be proud of.”
— City News Service