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Maryland Department of State Police

Forensics Sciences Division

The Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) Forensic Sciences Division (FSD) is a full-service forensic laboratory system offering analysis for crime investigations. 

The Division operates out of three laboratories located in Pikesville, Hagerstown, and Berlin, as well as 13 Crime Scene offices located strategically throughout the state. All services are offered out of the Pikesville location. The Hagerstown and Berlin laboratories have a Latent Print/Impressions Unit (LPIU), a Toxicology Unit, and a CDS Unit.