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                DNA

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                The DNA section serves the 29 parishes within the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory’s service area, and is responsible for administration of the External link opens in new tab or windowLocal Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The section maintains accreditation to the Quality Assurance Standards supplied by the FBI External link opens in new tab or windowhttps://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/quality-assurance-standards-for-forensic-dna-testing-laboratories.pdf/view.


                All analysts are proficiency tested twice a year and receive eight hours of continuing education annually. The DNA section strives to provide the best and most comprehensive analysis for each case.


                To aid with that, the section offers training classes for law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys. Please contact the DNA section supervisor, Michelle Jackson, with any questions.

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                Guidelines for Collecting, Packaging, and Submitting DNA Evidence

                DNA Guidelines & Information.pdf


                Our Team


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                Michelle Jackson, M.N.S., M.B.A.

                DNA Section Supervisor

                mjackson@nlcl.org



                 

                Kari Dicken, M.S.F.S.

                Forensic Scientist III

                kdicken@nlcl.org

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                Jessica Esparza, Ph.D.

                DNA Technical Leader

                jesparza@nlcl.org




                Ashley Brummett, Ph.D.

                Forensic Scientist II

                abrummett@nlcl.org

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                Audra Williams, B.S.

                Senior Forensic Scientist

                CODIS Administrator

                awilliams@nlcl.org



                Christopher Madere M.S.

                Forensic Science Trainee

                cmadere@nlcl.org

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                Katie Traweek, M.S.F.S.

                Forensic Scientist III

                Alt. CODIS Administrator

                ktraweek@nlcl.org



                Ethan Goff

                Laboratory Support

                egoff@nlcl.org



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                Contact Us:


                318-227-2889 (Shreveport)

                318-442-0676 (Alexandria)

                318-388-0338 (West Monroe)






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