Crime Lab
The SBI Crime Laboratory Division has a full service laboratory in Raleigh, a Western Regional Crime Lab in Asheville, and a Triad Regional Crime Lab in Greensboro.
Helping Investigators Solve Crimes
Lab analysts examine all types of evidence related to criminal investigations free of charge to any public law enforcement agency in North Carolina, including local, state, federal, military, and railroad police organizations.
The laboratory provides consultation on the value, use, collection, and preservation of evidence; analysis of evidence; and expert testimony in court proceedings. Assistance is also available upon request for collecting evidence and processing crime scenes.
All three laboratories are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For emergency situations, services are available on a 24-hour basis.
Nationally Accredited
The Crime Laboratory is a participant in the Crime Laboratory Accreditation Program established by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD). Accreditation is part of the Crime Laboratory's quality assurance program in maintaining standards in management, operations, personnel, procedures, equipment, physical plant, security and health/safety procedures.
The SBI Crime Laboratory initially met the accreditation criteria in 1988 and is reaccredited every five years with a full review of the laboratory including an onsite inspection of the forensic disciplines.
Western Lab
The SBI Western Laboratory serves 30 western counties in latent fingerprint analysis, drug analysis, and response to clandestine laboratory team calls. The western lab is directed by Special Agent in-Charge Joseph D. Reavis.
Triad Lab
The SBI Triad Regional Laboratory opened in 2008 and houses 15 SBI experts to analyze drugs, computers, fingerprints and other evidence for local law enforcement agencies in 12 Triad counties. The Triad lab is directed by Special Agent in-Charge Robert W. Evans.
Crime Lab: Assistant Director Jerry Richardson