Massachusetts State Police Celebrate New Crime Lab
MARLBOROUGH – As National Forensic Science Week concludes, the Massachusetts State Police proudly marked the “topping off” of its new four-story Crime Lab. The event included state officials from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), alongside the project teams from Greatland Realty Partners, Consigli Construction Co., Inc., and Ci Design, Inc. With the last structural beam of the 200,000-square-foot facility officially in place, the Forensic Services Division eagerly anticipates the project’s completion in 2028.
The Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab celebrated the “topping off” of its four-story facility under construction in Marlborough.
As part of Forensic Science Week, Governor Maura Healey acknowledged the invaluable contributions of over 250 dedicated forensic science professionals to the criminal justice system. During the week, EOPSS Undersecretary of Forensic Science and Technology Kerry Collins and State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble held a town hall event, honoring the forensic team’s achievements and commitment to service.
State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble, left, and Lt. Colonel Daniel Tucker connected with members of the State Police Crime Lab at a Town Hall-style event during Forensic Science Week.
Additionally, the Department announced the Crime Lab’s reaccreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining recognized standards for technical competence and quality in forensic science.
Colonel Noble stated, “Every day, the dedicated professionals of our Forensic Services Division bring exceptional scientific expertise, precision, and integrity to some of the most important work we do in support of public safety and the criminal justice system. This topping off reflects an important milestone in our path to a new Crime Lab, which will enhance our ability to deliver timely, reliable forensic services.”
Massachusetts State Police Deputy Chief Science Officer Lynn Schneeweis, left, and Chief Science Officer Kristen Sullivan, right, recognize DNA Unit Supervisor Christine Lemire for 30 years of service to the Crime Lab.
The fully accredited State Police Crime Lab provides diverse forensic services, supporting a fair criminal justice system. Its experts conduct crime scene inspections, laboratory testing, and provide testimony in numerous specialties, including criminalistics, DNA analysis, arson, toxicology, and more.
From left, Massachusetts State Police Facilities Director Paul Hession, Chief Science Officer Kristen Sullivan, and Forensic Operations Manager Stefany Harman signed the final steel beam for the new Crime Lab.
Located at 100 Martinangelo Drive in Marlborough, the new facility will consolidate existing lab sites in Maynard and Sudbury into a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring efficient operations for the Forensic Services Division.
If you are interested in a career in forensic science or public service, explore opportunities at Mass Careers. Students can also apply for the 2027 EOPSS Summer Internship Program, which is currently accepting applications.
