OCSD-FSS Web Site


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Forensic Science Services Division
 

Welcome to the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department Forensic Science Services Division (OCSD-FSS) public web site. OCSD-FSS is a Division of the Sheriff-Coroner Department for the County of Orange, California. In addition to knowledge about OCSD-FSS, this site provides the following public services:


  • Blood Alcohol results from DUI arrest samples taken in Orange County. Results may be retrieved by both the web and touch-tone telephone.
  • Breath Alcohol results from DUI arrests in Orange County.
  • Breath Instrument records for attorneys.

OCSD-FSS News

June, 2008 ASCLD/LAB (American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors / Laboratory Accreditation Board) renews the accreditation for
OCSD-FSS. OCSD-FSS is the first local law enforcement crime laboratory in California to receive the ASCLD/LAB ISO International Accreditation.

From the Director of OCSD-FSS

Welcome to the OCSD-FSS web site. OCSD-FSS provides all public law enforcement agencies in Orange County with services for the recognition, collection and evaluation of physical evidence from crime scenes. OCSD-FSS is the only full-service, internationally accredited laboratory providing forensic analyses to all law enforcement and fire protection agencies in Orange County. The Division employs over 150 staff members, housed in a modern 100,000 square foot facility, serving the over 3 million residents of Orange County.


The OCSD-FSS laboratory is a nationally recognized leader in the forensic science community. For example, we were the first local law enforcement DNA lab in the Western United States, we began the first local automated fingerprint identification system in California and we are leading the way in DUI enforcement with the introduction of portable breath alcohol testing devices.


Our forensic scientists and specialists, supported by a dedicated and hardworking support staff, are skilled and knowledgeable experts using their talents in various forensic science specialties to serve the needs of the criminal justice community.


The Sheriff and I are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication that the OCSD-FSS staff provides to bring nationally recognized quality forensic services to the citizens of Orange County. Please feel free to let me know if there is anything we can do to improve our service to you.


Dean M. Gialamas
Director of OCSD-FSS


Mission Statement of OCSD-FSS

To serve the criminal justice needs of Orange County by applying sound scientific principles to the collection, evaluation and interpretation of physical evidence.


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