Staff Report / atxlocal.org

The Travis County Sheriff's Office reports that its Evidence Control Unit is responsible for tracking and maintaining approximately 100,000 articles of evidence. The role of an evidence technician is essential in criminal investigations, as it is crucial to preserve every piece of evidence from a crime scene to ensure the integrity of trials. This week highlights the importance of forensic science in the criminal justice system during National Forensic Science Week.

Source: Travis County Sheriff's Office

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Austin, TX

5555 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX

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