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Department of Safety and Homeland Security Division of Forensic Science

Contact

General Hours of Operation and Address

Division of Forensic Science – Wilmington Office
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

(302) 577-3420

Address
200 S. Adams Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Division of Forensic Science – Georgetown Office
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

(302) 933-3050

Address
26351 Patriots Way, Stockley Center
Georgetown, Delaware 19947

Customer Feedback

The DFS seeks out and appreciates feedback, both positive and negative, from customers, partners, and the community. The following Feedback Form will be reviewed by the Quality Assurance Manager and/or a member of the Leadership Team at the DFS.

Feedback Form

Division Heads

Image of Forensics Director

John R. Evans
Director
JohnR.Evans@delaware.gov
(302) 407-4661

Image of Deputy Director

Melissa Newell
Deputy Director
Melissa.Newell@delaware.gov
(302) 407-4630

Unit Heads


Chemistry Unit
Johna Esposito
(302) 407-4610
Johna.Esposito@delaware.gov


CODIS
Jamie Armstrong
(302) 407-4622
Jamie.Armstrong@delaware.gov


DNA Unit
Amrita Lal-Paterson
(302) 407-4618
Amrita.Lal-Paterson@delaware.gov


Medical Examiner Unit
Dr. Gary Collins
(302) 407-4604
Gary.Collins@delaware.gov


Toxicology Unit
Jessica Smith
(302) 407-4642
Jessica.Smith@delaware.gov