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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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                    • External link opens in new tab or windowCODIS

                    • External link opens in new tab or windowDNA Evidence Submission Form

                    • CODIS Response Form



                    Guidelines for Collecting, Packaging, and Submitting DNA Evidence

                    DNA Guidelines & Information.pdf



                    Videos



                    "Package This" Series


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                    Fill Out the DNA Supplemental Form



                    Package This Series: Swabs



                    Package This Series: Sharps



                    Package This Series: Food


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                    Collecting DNA Evidence from Bottles



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                    Package This Series: Clothes



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                    Package This Series: Labels



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                    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 III

                    CODIS Administrator

                    abrummett@nlcl.org

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                    Katie Traweek, M.S.F.S.

                    Senior Forensic Scientist

                    Alt. CODIS Administrator

                    ktraweek@nlcl.org



                     

                    Christopher Madere M.S.

                    Forensic Science Trainee

                    cmadere@nlcl.org

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                    Ethan Goff

                    Laboratory Support

                    egoff@nlcl.org

                    DNA

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                     Contact Us:


                    318-227-2889 (Shreveport)

                    318-442-0676 (Alexandria)

                    318-388-0338 (West Monroe)





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