“The California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Forensics is a valuable tool for investigators, and those prosecuting individuals accused of a crime.   Science is key to proving innocence or guilt and we thank the criminalists at California DOJ for their service.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona HUMBOLDT COUNTY – On August 23, 2023, a Humboldt […]

“California Department of Justice criminalists are an asset to law enforcement investigations of many types.  Their work assists in convicting and exonerating individuals suspected of crimes, and there is simply little argument when it comes to science.  We thank those who conduct this work at California DOJ labs throughout the state for their service.” – […]

“The work that is conducted by California Department of Justice criminalists throughout our state is exceptional and not only assists law enforcement in their investigations, it also helps families to find answers to questions regarding their missing loved ones.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - On August 2, 2023, the San Bernardino […]

“Thank you to the law enforcement officers and California DOJ criminalists who assisted with this case.  Their efforts removed this criminal from the community helping to make it a safer place.  Our thoughts are with the victims who were terrorized by this criminal as they went about their jobs and daily activities.” – CSLEA President […]

“We appreciate that local law enforcement departments are revisiting unsolved cases and submitting evidence for testing and cross-checking databases.  The criminalists at California DOJ are so valuable to these investigations.  We thank them for their dedication to science and criminal justice.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MONTEREY COUNTY – On July 31, 2023, the Monterey […]