Massachusetts State Police Celebrate National Forensic Science Week

The Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab celebrated the “topping off” of its four-story facility under construction in Marlborough.

September 25, 2026

MARLBOROUGH – Today, at the conclusion of National Forensic Science Week, the Massachusetts State Police celebrated 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), as well as members of the project team from Greatland Realty Partners, Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and Ci Design, Inc. With the final structural beam of the 200,000-square-foot facility in place, the Forensic Services Division eagerly awaits the project’s anticipated completion in 2028.

As part of Forensic Science Week, Governor Maura Healey issued a proclamation recognizing the contributions of more than 250 dedicated forensic science professionals to the criminal justice system. During the course of the week, EOPSS Undersecretary of Forensic Science and Technology Kerry Collins and State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble participated in a town hall event focused on celebrating the forensic team’s achievements, expertise 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.

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.

In addition to these events, the Department also announced the Crime Lab’s reaccreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board, reflecting its continued commitment to recognized standards for technical competence and quality in forensic science.

“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,” said Colonel Noble. “This topping off reflects an important milestone in the path to our new Crime Lab, which will strengthen our ability to deliver timely, reliable forensic services to investigators, prosecutors and the courts. As we celebrate Forensic Science Week, we are proud to recognize the contributions of our Forensic Services professionals, and we look forward to the completion of this important project.”

The nationally accredited State Police Crime Lab provides a broad range of forensic services in support of a fair and impartial criminal justice system. Its highly trained scientists, technicians and specialists respond to crime scenes, conduct laboratory testing and provide expert testimony across varied disciplines including criminalistics, DNA, arson, drug chemistry, toxicology, fingerprint examination and firearms analysis.

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.

The State Police and DCAMM selected the site at 100 Martinangelo Drive in Marlborough to construct a world-class crime lab in support of this work. The new facility will consolidate the existing crime lab sites in Maynard and Sudbury into a centralized, state-of-the-art facility for the Forensic Services Division.

If you or someone you know is interested in a career in forensic science and public service, visit the Mass Careers to explore opportunities. If you are a student, please consider applying for the 2027 EOPSS summer internship program, a paid opportunity now accepting applications.