Examinations Completed by the SDFL: 

• Blood Stain Pattern Interpretation
• Trace Evidence - Fibers, Hair, Ignitable Liquids
• Processing Evidence for Presence of Latent Fingerprints
• Conducting Fingerprint Examinations and Comparisons for Identification
• AFIS/IAFIS Searches for Fingerprint Identifications
• Firearm and Toolmark Examinations
• Muzzle to Target Distance Determinations/Trajectory Determinations
• Physical Fracture Matching
• Forensic Serology/DNA
• Shoeprint and Tire Impression Examinations/Comparisons for Identification
• Forensic Computer Analysis - Digital Evidence (DE)

The SD State Forensic Lab offers SD Law Enforcement crime scene assistance in areas of expertise listed above, searches, photography, and providing other on-scene scientific and/or technical services as necessary.

NOTE: All examinations listed above may not be provided by the SDFL, but can be completed in partnership with other laboratories.