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The Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory (RISCL) offers a range of scientific services for all appropriate agencies investigating evidence related to federal, state or local crimes. Not all services are available onsite and services offered may change from time to time depending on the availability of scientific expertise. However, evidence may be delivered to the laboratory for transfer to the appropriate laboratory which does offer the requested service(s).
The goal of the RISCL is to provide our customers with scientific results and administrative services in a useful time-frame. The RISCL has defined its customer base as all appropriate agencies investigating evidence relating to federal, state or local crimes. The RISCL is committed to meeting the needs and expectations of all of our customers utilizing a philosophy of quality and service.The services offered may change from time to time depending on the availability of scientific expertise. However, evidence may be delivered to the laboratory for transfer to the appropriate laboratory which does offer the requested service(s).
