The Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services, a multidisciplinary forensic services agency, comprises four divisions: Administration, Identification, Crime Scene Science, and the internationally accredited Laboratory. The Bureau's more than 80 employees perform such highly specialized and technical jobs as criminal arrest and civil purpose fingerprinting, crime scene investigation, crime scene fingerprint examination, firearms examination, solid dose drug chemistry, toxicology and digital evidence analysis.

Mission Statement:

The Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services will continuously strive for perfection while setting the highest standards in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis of evidence, and collection of criminal arrest information.

Core Values:

Employees of the Bureau are committed to maintaining and performing their roles in accordance with the following values: