Forensics Unit
The Forensic Unit receives and processes evidence gathered by officers
of this department during the course of an investigation. Investigators
examine physical evidence including fingerprints which may be submitted
to New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, New York
State Police or Federal Bureau of Investigations laboratories for
analysis and possible identification. The Colonie Police Forensic
Unit was one of the first specialty forensic units in the Capital
District. The science of crime scene processing and evidence recovery
plays a crucial role in the prosecution of criminal cases. Investigators
in this unit receive detailed and ongoing training in the latest forensic
trends.