Johnson County Criminalistics Laboratory

Client

Johnson County Sheriff's Office


Size

62,500 GSF


Location

Olathe, Kansas


Sustainabiliy

LEEDS Platinum 2.0

Services
  • Program validation
  • Laboratory planning and design
  • Full MEP engineering services through CA
  • Lab equipment planning

The new crime lab houses distinct forensic science labs- biology/DNA, firearms/toolmarks, latent prints controlled substance, trace analysis digital/multimedia, and crime scene investigation. Additional space allows for expansion of computer forensics and instrumentation. Other amenities include: wireless capability, expanded crime scene processing and evidence handling areas, separate section evidence storage areas, and a large multipurpose training room. The unit can process up to three vehicles simultaneously in high bays that accommodate lifting large vehicles. The laboratory, located adjacent to the County Communications Center forming a secure campus, serves all law enforcement agencies and is ISO/IEC17025 accredited.