Divisions | Investigative Services Division | Bureau of Identification
Bureau of Identification
Sgt. Stephen Shea
203-946-6330
Peter Casolino, photographer
The Bureau of Identification (B of I) is responsible for the assessment, collection, preservation, processing, documentation and investigation of all major crime scenes. Bureau of Identification staff consists of a supervisor and 7 detectives, the majority of whom are certified through the International Association of Identification. The unit is responsible for:
The analysis of narcotics and controlled substances seized by police.
The processing of all firearm cases and submitting evidence to the State of Connecticut Crime Lab under the Drug Fire** weapons tracing program.
Conducting and coordinating the reconstruction of all life threatening and fatal motor vehicle collisions.
New Haven's Bureau of Identification gathers evidence and processes scenes using state-of-the-art equipment and investigation tools available including forensic light source, forensic fuming tanks, digital cameras, computerized graphics and imaging, and laser trajectory for the reconstruction of ballistic evidence. The unit has a Mobile Crime Lab to bring the necessary equipment immediately on scene.
**Drug Fire is a state-wide program. In an effort to help reduce firearm violence, the department has assigned a detective full-time to support the program. As a result, New Haven contributes to and benefits from a centralized clearinghouse of information on firearms used in crimes, making it much easier to match evidence and track their origin and use. This coordinated information exchange has helped solve assaults, burglaries, and robberies among other crimes in the city.
Peter Casolino, photographer
