The Sacramento Police Department is proud of the Sacramento Forensic Unit and how they play a vital role in solving crimes and keeping our city safe. 

August 10-16, 2014 is National Forensic Science Week so in recognition of the important role that proper forensic science plays in the investigation of crimes throughout the nation, from exonerating the innocent to identifying the guilty, we would like to recognize and thank our scientific and technical professionals that serve the Sacramento community.

The Sacramento Police Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) Unit is tasked with processing a wide variety of crime scenes. From burglaries to major incidents, such as homicides, CSI is on the job 24 hours a day, 7 days a week responding to just short of 7,000 calls in 2013.

Using tried and true methods, and some cutting edge technology, such as a total station diagramming system and handheld forensic light sources, the CSI Unit has aided in the apprehension of numerous criminals. In 2013, 250 identifications were made through fingerprints alone.