Harris County Sheriff's Department Firearms Lab

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences operates as an independent entity providing high-quality medical examiner and crime laboratory services to the Harris County community. With a commitment to integrity and unbiased analysis, the Institute encompasses the Medical Examiner Service and the Crime Laboratory Service, collaborating across various forensic disciplines to aid the justice system. The Medical Examiner Service investigates sudden and trauma-related deaths, while the Crime Laboratory Service analyzes evidence across multiple specialties, including drug chemistry, firearms identification, forensic genetics, and toxicology. Accredited by seven forensic science organizations and a member of the Texas Medical Center, the Institute is dedicated to serving the needs of the community and ensuring justice through meticulous forensic analysis. Generated from the website