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Commissioners Discuss Forensic Science Center
  
- Tuesday, October 19, 2021 -
  

BROWARD COUNTY, FL- Commissioners will discuss a proposed plan to build a state-of-the-art forensic science center in Fort Lauderdale. The 177,000 square foot building will include Broward County Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, the Broward Sheriff's Office Crime Laboratory, a Fort Lauderdale Police Sub-Station, and training and community rooms. The total cost of the project at this time is estimated at $210.6 million. 

The BSO Crime Lab is necessary to provide all public law enforcement agencies in Broward County with scientific analysis of physical evidence to assist in solving crimes. It's made up of forensic scientists/technicians, evidence technicians, crime scene detectives, and administrators who work together to solve crimes.

The Broward County Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services (OMETS) works under the jurisdiction of the Medical Examiner to perform postmortem and toxicology services and facilitates a leadership environment for EMS agencies and trauma hospitals. OMETS is made up of forensic pathologists, photographers, toxicologists, investigators, administrators, and trauma care specialists.

Currently, the BSO Crime Lab is located inside the Broward County Court House. The Broward Medical Examiner's Office is located at 5301 31st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. One proposed area for the new Forensic Science Center is on a vacant parcel of land next to the Atlantic Technical College Arthur Ashe Jr. campus on NW19th Street and NW 20th Avenue, just west of I-95.

"Community benefits are planned once this building is completed. OMETS has made a commitment to this area to provide educational opportunities and technical programs, university programs, and community response team meetings. We're also planning on street improvements to beautify the neighborhood and new economic opportunities for students and skilled workers," said Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness.  

The Forensic Science Center Discussion is scheduled for tomorrow at the October 19th Commission meeting, Agenda Item 57.  The Commission meeting begins at 10AM, at the Broward Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave, Room 422, Fort Lauderdale. ID must be provided and masks are mandatory. 

If you would like to register to speak over the telephone (Agenda Item # 57) here is the link: Government Meetings (broward.org)

Oct. 18, 2021 

Media Contact:
Kimberly Maroe
954-661-2231
kmaroe@broward.org