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Calcasieu Parish Forensic Center

The new Forensic Center in Calcasieu Parish is now open. This facility is designed to meet the growing needs of the Coroner’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab, improving efficiency, speeding up investigations, and enhancing evidence handling.

Key Features:

Coroner’s Office: Autopsy suites, evidence storage, secure entryway
Crime Lab: Labs for DNA, fingerprint, and toxicology testing
Shared lobby, conference rooms, and office space
This project supports public health and the criminal justice system in Calcasieu Parish.

Details:

Completed: 2024
Contractor: Alfred Palma Construction
Architect: David Moss, Moss Architects

The Forensic Center will house the Calcasieu Parish Coroner's Office and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Crime Lab and is being constructed at 3236 Kirkman Street in Lake Charles.

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"It is the Police Jury’s responsibility to provide facilities for various parish officials and functions, including the Coroner’s Office. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Crime Lab and the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office work very closely to ensure proper chain of custody of evidence and thorough investigatory services. Having both these services housed in the same facility, ensures their close communication and coordination."