Forensic Services

A Division of Public Safety
The Utah Bureau of Forensic Services Laboratory System  provides quality, timely, and comprehensive analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes and crime-related incidents submitted by federal, state, county, and municipal criminal justice agencies.
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Evidence Submission

Find packaging guidelines, service request guidelines, as well as hours and locations to submit evidence to our three labs.

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Laboratory Testing Services

Get details about the testing services we provide including: biology, chemistry/controlled substances, latent prints, trace evidence, firearms, and toolmarks

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DNA Expungement Form

This document contains information regarding the removal of an offender's DNA specimen and DNA record from the database based on specific criteria in accordance with statute.

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Law Enforcement Resources

Get training course information, service request guide, and evidence packaging and submission guidelines and information.

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Accreditation

The Bureau of Forensic Services is located within the Utah Department of Public Safety and has been accredited since 1996.

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Employment

Get information about pursuing careers with us in forensic science or in law enforcement.

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Laboratory Testing Services

Get details about the testing services we provide including: biology, chemistry/controlled substances, latent prints, trace evidence, firearms, and toolmarks.

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GRAMA Requests

Make records requests using the DPS portal

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Collaborative Partners

Cold Cases

The crime lab's forensic analysis, particularly with new advancements in DNA technology, is vital to solving cold cases and bringing closure to victims' families.

State Bureau of Investigation Cold Cases
Statewide Information and Analysis Center Cold Cases
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