Tim Duerr-Laboratory Supervisor

Analyst:
Brooke Ehlers-Technical Leader
Mike Wathen
Gary Shaffer
Jennifer Watson
Cedric Hollabaugh
Todd Yoak

The Chemistry Section uses the latest analytical instrumentation to analyze narcotics, blood and urine from DUI offenders, fire scene debris, and suspected bomb debris. Blood and urine samples are analyzed for the presence and amount of ethanol or drugs. In suspected arson cases, instrumentation can detect the presence of accelerants in fire scene debris.

The section examines approximately 4,000 cases per year -- the majority of which involve drug and/or alcohol analyses.

Additional determinations include accelerants,  poisons and other toxic substances.