Johnson County Sheriff's Office Criminalistics Laboratory

Johnson County's new Criminalistics Laboratory houses distinct forensic science labs—biology/DNA, firearms/toolmarks, latent prints, controlled substance, trace analysis, digital/multimedia, and crime scene investigation. Additional space allows for expansion of computer forensics and instrumentation. Other amenities include: wireless capability, expanded crime scene processing and evidence handling areas, separate section evidence storage areas, and a large multipurpose training room.

Crime Scene Investigation provides 24/7 operations in the building without compromising security for the remainder of the laboratory. The unit can process up to three vehicles simultaneously in high bays that accommodate lifting large vehicles.

The building is on track to become the first forensic lab in the country to reach LEED 2.0 Platinum certification. Energy efficient and sustainable design features include: ground source heat pumps, energy recovery system, photovoltaic (solar) panels, state-of-the-art fume hood technology, sustainably forested materials for casework, daylighting controls, and LED technology (including specialized LED evidence examination lighting).