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Forensics Division
We are known as the Crime Lab. See the many ways we process evidence.
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Computer Forensics
- Retrieve and analyze data on digital devices
- Perform proactive investigations related to child victimization
Field Operations
- Examine, document, process, and collect evidence at crime scenes and in the lab
- Examine fingerprints and footwear
- Conduct AFIS search for potential matches of unknown fingerprints to known fingerprint records
- AFIS stands for Automated Fingerprint Identification System
- Operate 24/7, 365 days a year
Field Operations — AFIS
- The AFIS system provides access to:
- MAFIN — Midwest Automated Fingerprint Identification Network
- Regional database
- Includes records submitted by Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota law enforcement agencies.
- NGI — Next Generation Identification System
- The national database
- Includes records submitted by both state and federal agencies.
- MAFIN — Midwest Automated Fingerprint Identification Network
Firearms and Toolmarks
- Examine firearm and toolmark evidence
- Manage the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) program for the MPD
- NIBIN is used to detect associations between separate firearm incidents through firearm evidence
Forensics Garage
- Examine vehicles related to crimes
- Perform Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verifications
Video Forensics
- Examine video for evidentiary content
- Perform comparative analysis of video evidence
- Perform audio analysis
Contact us
Forensics Division
Minneapolis Police Department
Phone
Address
Minneapolis Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 910
Minneapolis, MN 55415