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Forensics/Arson Unit
(609) 909-7774
The Forensics/Identification/Arson Unit of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for the processing of all homicide and serious crimes scenes. This processing includes the collection and securing of evidence, photography, and the diagramming of crime scenes. The types of evidence collected include fingerprints, blood and body fluids, hair, fibers, and physical evidence, such as clothing and weapons. The collection process uses the latest in scientific and forensic techniques. Once the evidence is collected, the unit is responsible for conducting examinations of the evidence, for example, fingerprint comparison, and for arranging advanced laboratory testing, like the DNA analysis of blood, body tissue and fluids.
Each member of this unit is trained in forensic work. In this capacity they serve as the primary expert witnesses on evidence matters in criminal prosecutions. The unit has been implementing new technology to enhance the forensic processing of crime scenes. Recent additions to the Forensic/Identification Unit include Digital Photography.
The Arson Unit is responsible for the investigation of suspicious fires or arsons that occur in Atlantic County. Arson investigations start with the processing of a fire scene to determine the physical cause and source of the fire. Once a fire scene examination results in an arson investigation, the unit conducts a criminal investigation. This unit is also responsible for the Arson Task Force which is comprised of law enforcement and fire personnel from throughout Atlantic County. This task force assists municipal, state and federal agencies in the investigation of suspected arson.
