Forensic Science

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The Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) operates the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories (WSCL). DFS employs forensic scientists, technicians, evidence specialists, and crime scene response professionals and offers scientific testing and impartial forensic analysis of evidence in criminal cases for every community in Wisconsin.  

DFS crime laboratories​—located in Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau—are the only full-service forensic science laboratories in Wisconsin. ​​

​County Coverage Map

​The map below shows crime laboratory coverage areas across Wisconsin. A text version of the map information is provided after the image.

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​Color Key
Madison Crime Laboratory = Yellow
Milwaukee Crime Laboratory = Blue
Wausau Crime Laboratory = Red​

Wisconsin Crime lab service areas by county

Madison

Counties served: Adams, Calumet, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Manitowoc, Marquette, Monroe, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Waushara, Winnebago


Milwaukee

Counties served: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha


Wausau

Counties served: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Jackson, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas, Washburn, Waupaca, Wood​

​Forensic​ Services by Laboratory Location

DFS operates three WSCL locations. Service availability varies by location. Use the table below to determine where a specific forensic service is performed.
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​​​Service
 ​  Madison Laboratory
 ​Milwaukee Laboratory
 ​Wausau Laboratory
​AFIS
​Available
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​Controlled Substances
​Available
​Available
Available
​Crime Scene Response 
​Available
​Available
 Available
​DNA Analysis
​Available
 Available
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​DNA Databank
 Available
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​Firearms and Toolmarks
​​Available
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​Forensic Imaging
 Available
​Available
 Available
​Latent Prints and Footwear
​Available
​Available
​Available
​Toxicology
 Available
 Available
BAC Only
​Trace Evidence
Available

BAC = Blood Alcohol Content

WSCL Caree​​r Development Team

​Please contact our Career Development Team​ for any inquiries related to general career questions or event requests such as career fairs, tours, or presentations.

To view and apply for current job openings visit wisc.jobs​

WSCL Locations

Madison Crime Laboratory​
Phone Number: (608) 266-2031
4626 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
United States

Milwaukee Crime Laboratory
Phone Number: (414) 382-7500
1578 South 11th St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
United States

Wausau Crime Laboratory
Phone Number: (715) 845-8626
7100 Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
United States​

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​​​​Forensic Science Services​

Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories Crime Scene Response Team Quality Assurance Drug Case Data Advisory Committee Friction Ridge Database Controlled Substances DNA Section​ Evidence Submission Firearms and Toolm​arks Forensic Imaging Latent Prints and Footwear Toxicology Trace Evidence
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