For Immediate Release: August 8, 2013
Orange County Crime Lab Press Conference and Media Tour
WHAT: In celebration of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab (OCCL) is opening its doors to the media. Established in 1948, the OCCL is among the 25 largest crime labs in the nation. It is highly-regarded in the forensic community with state-of-the-art technology. With 135 staff members, the lab processing approximately 50,000 items of evidence each year.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 14
10:00 a.m. Press Conference – scheduled to appear:
- Sandra Hutchens, Orange County Sheriff
- Tony Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney
- Mike Giancola, Orange County Executive Officer
10:30 a.m. Tour of Orange County Crime Lab
WHERE: Brad Gates Building
320 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
5th Floor Conference Room
Video & Interview Opportunities Available
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Contacts:
Lt. Jeff Hallock
Public Information Officer
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
714-904-7042
Farrah Emami
Spokesperson
Orange County District Attorney
714-347-8405
Howard Sutter
Media Relations
County Executive Office
714-834-4324
