Chemistry

The chemistry section typically deals with crimes against property and is divided into two teams - the Physical Evidence Team and the Analytical Chemistry Team.

The cases types include:

• Shootings
• Arson
• Armed Robbery
• Criminal Damage
• Hit & Run Accidents
• Explosives

The evidence analysed includes:

• paint
• glass
• fibres
• explosives
• firearm residue
• fire debris
• footwear

Analysis involves a wide range of microscopic and chromatographic techniques.