New Illinois State Police DNA laboratory opens for business in Decatur
Operations have begun at the Illinois State Police (ISP) agency's new forensic science laboratory in Decatur, which is expected to expand DNA testi...
Operations have begun at the Illinois State Police (ISP) agency's new forensic science laboratory in Decatur, which is expected to expand DNA testing capacity. ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said, 'The new lab will further reduce backlogs and allow us to solve crimes faster and bring justice to all involved.' The lab was accredited last week, which allowed the leased facility to officially open. The new four-story ISP Decatur Forensic Science Laboratory located along the U.S. Route 51 on the south side of Decatur will provide testing for law enforcement throughout the state.