The Cogent Systems Laboratory in Oglebay Hall houses a state-of-the-art AFIS system comprised of 24 workstations and a teaching station. The 24 student workstations are comprised of 12 ten-print stations and 12 latent print stations. In addition there are three live-scan devices for electronically capturing ten-prints. The teaching station comprises both a ten-print and latent workstation. An IBIS system is also available for the analysis of bullets and bullet casings. The lab was made possible by a generous gift from Cogent and Mr. Ming Hsieh.
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Microscopy Laboratory
The microscopy laboratory contains 24 polarizing light microscopes, 24 stereomicroscopes, and 6 comparison microscopes.
: Microscopy Laboratory
Forensic Chemistry Laboratory
The forensic chemistry laboratories contain both preparation and instrumentation areas. Students learn to properly prepare samples, then analyze and interpret the data.
: Forensic Chemistry Laboratory
Latent Print Laboratory
The latent print laboratory houses three alternative light source dark rooms for latent print enhancement and imaging, as well as two cyanoacrylate fuming chambers.
: Latent Print Laboratory
Cogent Systems Laboratory
The Cogent Systems Laboratory in Oglebay Hall houses a state-of-the-art AFIS system comprised of 24 workstations and a teaching station.
: Cogent Systems Laboratory
Questioned Documents Laboratory
This laboratory is dedicated to examining handwriting forgery and counterfeit reproductions using microscopy and a Video Spectral Comparator (VSC2000).
: Questioned Documents Laboratory
DNA Laboratory
The DNA Laboratory has separate rooms for presumptive testing of biological fluids, the processing, and the extraction of biological samples.
: DNA Laboratory
Trace Evidence Laboratory
The trace evidence laboratory is a suite of rooms where fibers, paint, and other forms of trace evidence are prepared and analyzed.
: Trace Evidence Laboratory