Teresa M. Long, Director

“The  goal of  the Maryland  State Police Forensic Sciences Division  is  to provide  the  Law Enforcement Community and the citizenry of  Maryland  with  the  highest quality and  integrity  in  forensic  laboratory analysis and expert testimony."

The Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division (FSD) is comprised of the Office of the Director, the Operational Services Branch and the Scientific Analysis Branch.

The Office of the Director consists of the Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Commander, and Quality Assurance / Safety Manager.  This administrative unit is responsible for the overall management of the division.  The Director oversees the management of the entire division while the Assistant Commander oversees the Operational Services Branch and the Deputy Director oversees the Scientific Analysis Branch.  The Operational Services Branch consists of four Units.  The Scientific Analysis Branch consists of four sections comprised of nine units.

The civilian and sworn personnel within the Operational Services Branch and the Scientific Analysis Branch provide scientific support services to the law enforcement community.  Some services include, but are not limited to, the collection and preservation of physical evidence, examination of evidence, issuance of scientific reports, and providing expert courtroom testimony.