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1630 Tulane Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71103
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409 John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
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357 Sheriff Fewell Rd.
West Monroe, LA 71292
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Our staff at the NLCL are always ready to assist with any questions you may have. Please note that our team spends significant time in the laboratory, focusing on their specialized tasks. Therefore, email is often the most efficient way to reach us. Calls left on our staff members' voicemail will be automatically converted to email to ensure nothing is missed. Our team dedicates specific office hours each day to respond to voicemails and emails. Rest assured, we will get back to you during these allocated times.
See our staff directory below for contact information:
Staff Directory
News and Media
May 10, 2024 - North Louisiana Crime Lab Wins National Award (KSLA News 12)
April 25, 2024 - Attorney General Liz Murrill visits North Louisiana Crime Lab (Shreveport Times)
April 24, 2024 - Attorney General gets firsthand look inside North Louisiana Crime Lab (KTAL News 6)
April 23, 2024 - Louisiana attorney general visits North Louisiana Crime Lab (KTBS News 3)
February 22, 2024 - Behind the Badge: North Louisiana Crime Lab (KTBS News 3)
Follow our journey.
![π Employee Recognition ThuRsday π
This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Kari Dicken, M.S.F.S. as our Employee of the Week! π
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![π Yesterday, the NLCL proudly hosted our annual Summer Intern Seminar at our Shreveport Headquarters!π This special event provided our summer interns with the opportunity to showcase their research projects and share their findings with our team. E](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1723217231550-SQ4Q5RF82J2301L09G3O/image-asset.jpeg)
![π **Employee Recognition ThuRsday** π
Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate Carla Pettis, our exceptional Clerical III in Evidence Receiving! Carla has been a cornerstone of our team since February 17th, 1993, marking an incredible journey of d](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1723130351947-I9LPIFSDCC0ZXJDUJ2BR/image-asset.jpeg)
![π Employee Recognition ThuRsday π
This week, we're thrilled to celebrate Emily Raley, M.S. F-ABFT, a shining star in our Forensic Toxicology Section! (https://www.nlcl.org/toxicology)
Since joining us on February 1st, 2014, Emily has been instrum](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1722515518360-Y8SKDP60O89X0C0SNQMK/image-asset.jpeg)
![π Employee Recognition ThuRsday π
This week, we are thrilled to spotlight Jaylon Wright, B.S., Forensic Scientist II ! Since joining our Drug Chemistry Section on April 1st, 2019, Jaylon has truly become the pulse of the NLCL.
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![π Recognition ThuRsday π
This week, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on the exceptionally talented Katie Traweek, M.S.F.S.! ππ¬
Katie holds a Master of Science in Forensic Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bac](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1721311565980-EUR6QJSJIO2JVHQF7X0Y/image-asset.jpeg)
![π«β¨ Last Friday, the NLCL had the honor of hosting a special training event for the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office at our headquarters in Shreveport!
π― Our Firearms section took the spotlight, showcasing their expertise and the intri](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1721227307335-I2SI8YRDVKHFQD4XOHBO/image-asset.jpeg)
![Recognition ThuRsday - Leola Summerville, M.S.F.S., Senior Forensic Scientist
π¬β¨ Today, we shine a spotlight on Leola Summerville, M.S.F.S., Senior Forensic Scientist in our Drug Chemistry Section!
π Leola holds a Master of Science in Forensic](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1720610299891-9V374V37NL7GJJ1LQIHP/image-asset.jpeg)
![πΊπΈ Happy Fourth of July from all of us at the NLCL! π Today, as we celebrate our nation’s independence, we wish everyone in our service area and throughout Louisiana a safe and joyful day filled with family, friends, and festivities. π Let&](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1720096620300-T4DWHZ3YU2XDGYPWT7TI/image-asset.jpeg)
![π Forensic Science to the Rescue! π¬ Yesterday, our team had a blast joining the Summer Kids Camp at Sci-Port to tackle a thrilling mystery! π΅οΈ‍βοΈπΌ We sent in Zoe and DeeDee to share some of our coolest tools and techniques used to crack the t](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6627ab6a9f718756d0ad2b9d/1719584592059-6YTFNYKUEVRTR3C066PG/image-asset.jpeg)