Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Lab Equipment
Laboratory equipment reference for Forensics: Crime Scene Detective DNA, ballistics, and digital forensics workstations.
The LKA RLP laboratory contains specialized workstations for each forensic discipline. After collecting evidence at crime scenes, you process items at these stations to generate analysis reports for your case board.
Workstations
| Equipment | Function | Input |
|---|---|---|
| DNA Analyzer | Compare biological profiles | Swabbed samples from scene |
| Fingerprint Examination Grid | Compare latent prints | Lifted prints and fumed evidence |
| Superglue Fuming Chamber | Develop latent prints | Collected fingerprint samples |
| Digital Imaging Workstation | Create forensic device copies | Functional phones and drives |
| Chip Extraction Bench | Desolder storage chips | Damaged electronic devices |
| Decryption Module | Unlock encrypted storage | Password or functional devices |
| Hex Viewer | Recover deleted file data | Extracted chips and images |
| Projectile Recovery Tank | Reconstruct bullet trajectories | Documented bullet holes |
| Ballistics Comparison | Match bullets to firearms | Collected projectiles |
| Evidence Database | Review all recovered files | Processed digital evidence |
| Filing Cabinet | Select and close cases | Case files and reports |
| Lab Computer | Email evidence to colleagues | Analysis reports |
Processing Order
Process all collected evidence before attempting to close a case. Run primary analyses first, then secondary tests (like skin cell comparison after DNA identification). Submit key findings via email and check for colleague responses before building your case board.
Detailed procedures for each station are in our Digital Forensics, DNA Analysis, and Ballistics guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip laboratory analysis?
No. Cases cannot be solved without lab results. Evidence collected at scenes must be processed at appropriate workstations.
What is the most difficult workstation?
Chip extraction and digital decryption are the most complex. Damaged devices require careful desoldering, and encrypted storage needs password clues from the crime scene.