Forensic Laboratory

An ANAB Accredited Laboratory

Staff Contacts

Director
Shelly Steadman, Ph.D.

Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager
Robert Hansen, MSFS

Criminalistics Lab Manager
Lana Goodson

Forensic Biology/DNA Laboratory Manager
Sarah Geering, M.S. 

Chief Toxicologist
Tyson Baird, Ph.D.

Toxicology Laboratory Manager
Kimberly Youso, M.S., D-ABFT-FT

Information for Submitting Agencies

The Forensic Laboratories accept evidence submitted by all fire departments and law enforcement agencies within Sedgwick County, KS as well as the Sedgwick County District Coroner. Forensic Science support is also available to fire departments, law enforcement and/or coroners from surrounding counties.

LABORATORY FORMS

List of Service/Services Areas

The Forensic Laboratory Division of the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center will select the most appropriate test method(s) for the examination/evaluation of the submitted evidence from the following services.

Items not Routinely Accepted for Analysis

Note: Exceptions may be made by the Director and/or his designee on a case-by-case basis.

CRIMINALISTICS

FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY

FORENSIC BIOLOGY/DNA

EVIDENCE

Annual Reports