27-01-2025
VBPD receives recognition for forensic standards
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Police Department Forensic Services Unit has earned accreditation from the American National Standards Institute.
VBPD received recognition for meeting international standards for their inspection of latent fingerprints, one of only 31 agencies in the U.S.
Additionally, VBPD was given accreditation in scene investigation, making the department one of only 28 agencies to receive that recognition in the U.S.
The ISO 17020 standard requires agencies to excel in complying with standards to ensure a quality work product that adheres to forensic science best-practices.
'This accreditation is a testament to the accurate, detailed, and thorough work that our Forensic Services Unit performs each and every day,' said VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate. 'Our team produces reliable and effective results that positively impact our ability to serve our community and hold criminals accountable.'
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