“It takes years to build public trust,

and only moments to lose it.”

– Unknown

At the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab, we are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of forensic testing services to the citizens of Louisiana. Our goal is to ensure that our stakeholders—law enforcement, the justice system, and the public—have complete confidence in the integrity and reliability of our results.

This commitment is upheld through:

To support this mission, the Crime Lab’s Quality Unit oversees a comprehensive quality assurance program that spans every aspect of our forensic operations. This includes:

Our unwavering commitment to quality is recognized through accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This accreditation affirms that our lab meets the rigorous standards required for forensic testing under ANAB’s program.

To learn more, please view our Accreditation Certificate and Scope of Accreditation.