Crime Scenes - The lab is equipped with a full compliment of equipment and supplies for response to any major crimes. The capabilities include but are not limited to crime scene photography, latent print collection, DNA and other blood evidence collection, shoe and tire impression casting, and trace fiber collection.

Traffic Accident Investigations - The forensic investigation unit assists the traffic department in accident reconstruction by photographing serious accident scenes. Once developed, photographs may then be used as evidence in criminal and civil prosecutions.

In-house Evidence Processing - The crime lab also compliments the Patrol and Detective divisions with criminal investigations. Evidence collected is often processed in the crime lab primarily for latent fingerprint development. The lab uses a wide range of processes including but not limited to applications of cyanoacrylate, nynhydrin and small particle reagent. These are all chemicals used to develop latent fingerprints on surfaces not favorable for processing with standard fingerprint powders.

Public Relations - Lab personnel are also occasionally given photography assignments for various events. Additionally, crime lab demonstrations are performed through the department's Special Programs Unit, which regularly gives police station tours to organized civic youth groups.