HCSO Crime Scene Investigations

11/14/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office CSIs teaching a Crime Scene Investigations week-long class at the Harris County Deputies' Organization FOP Lodge 39 building.

10/11/2022

Go Astros!

09/29/2022

09/24/2022

Walk Like MADD event was a huge success. Thank you Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Sergeant Medina, Sergeant Holliday & Family, for supporting MADD. After a hard day at work, Loki ran to the pool.

09/23/2022

Congratulations to Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant DellaSala for promoting to the rank of Lieutenant, and to CSI Simpson for promoting to the rank of Sergeant.

08/25/2022

After 31 years of Service to Harris County, 23 in Crime Scene, we wish Harris County Sheriff's Office CSI & Army Vet G.C. a Happy Retirement! Thank you for your service to our Community and our Country!

08/16/2022

Photos from Harris County Sheriff's Office's post

08/03/2022

Our Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Team represented Harris County well at the International conference. They were praised for their outstanding performance in teaching a block on building a successful Forensic Field Training Program. The Tuesday class filled up quickly, and they were scheduled to teach again on Thursday! Way to Go!

08/01/2022

The Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit hosted a Night Time Photography training for an outstanding Team, the Vehicular Crimes Division.

07/15/2022

The ANSI National Accreditation Board completed the 2022 inspection of the Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Lab/Crime Scene Unit management system, competence of staff, and effectiveness. The Assessor noted zero non-conformities (100%) and praised the unit’s transparency and excellent documentation. This marks four consecutive years the unit has exceeded accreditation requirements.

07/09/2022

The Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit hosted an advanced forensic training at our HCSO Academy. One Sergeant and 10 CSIs participated in a week-long class and challenged the International Association of Identification (IAI) certification test, which is very demanding. We had a 100% passing rate, which is an enormous achievement marking the highest number of certified CSIs we ever had. We are grateful to the rest of the Crime Scene Family, who stepped up to cover all shifts and allow their brothers and sisters to succeed.

Additionally, we welcomed our two new Latent Print Examiners to our Family

06/11/2022

Last Day of the 2022 TDIAI conference! Incredible presentation by the Texas Department of Public Safety Rangers on Mass Casualty Events. Joint pro-active training planned between the Texas Rangers and the Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit to stay ready. Great to see one of our prior Interns have started a successful career in Forensics. We wish you the best Morgan S!! CSI E. Rivera and Sergeant D. DellaSala did an outstanding job teaching courtroom testimony for the forensic practitioner!

06/09/2022

First Day of the Texas Division of the International Association of Identification (TDIAI) 2022 Conference in San Antonio. Biggest attendance in both of Harris County Sheriff's Office CSI Gary Clayton’s presentations. CSI Travis Kirkley representing as Vice President of TDIAI. Tough game of Co****le with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The place is filled with highly educated experts in the Forensics Field!

05/29/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit conducted advanced training for Homicide & Violent Crime Units’ Investigators, along with Waller County Sheriff's Office Investigators at the University of Houston-Downtown Campus.

05/26/2022

HCSO Sheriff, deputies line up at high school graduation to support son of fallen hero

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2022/05/26/hcso-sheriff-deputies-line-up-at-high-school-graduation-to-support-son-of-fallen-hero/

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and deputies who knew and loved Deputy Jesse Valdez III came to support his son at his graduation Wednesday.

05/15/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit & several other HCSO Units participated in the Royal Rangers Pinewood Derby, hosted by Humble First Assembly of God Church.

05/10/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit, Homicide, & Harris County Hazmat conducted a Death Investigation in the 9100 block of Mount Houston Rd., Harris County, TX.

05/02/2022

Congrats to all graduates of the Crime Scene Search training hosted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy. We appreciate our CSIs, Supervisors, Homicide, and High Tech Crimes, who took the time to teach two weekends in a row. Also, glad to see the collaboration with other premier law enforcement agencies, such as the Texas Department of Public Safety.

04/29/2022

Congrats to the Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Investigators and Supervisors on completing the Post Blast Bomb Training & Investigation 40-hours course hosted by ATF.

04/24/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene & Homicide Units’ Investigators selflessly take time away from their families for two weekends to teach our Reserve Command the Crime Scene Search Core Course. We are grateful to our Reserves for volunteering their time for free to serve the Citizens of Harris County! What a Dream Team!

04/20/2022

Our Harris County Sheriff's Office CSIs teaching Crime Scene Search at Harris County Precinct One Constable's Office.

04/07/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit Troops were honored by the invite to participate in Katy ISD Forensic Field Trip. For two days, we enjoyed interacting with the students & staff. Thank you and we look forward to next year’s trip.

04/02/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office HCSO Crime Scene Unit & Homicide investigated an Humble Police Officer Involved Shooting incident in the 9300 Block of FM 1960 Bypass, Humble Harris County, Texas.

03/31/2022

Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide and Crime Scene providing training to our Patrol Bureau Teammates.

03/26/2022

Our Troops teaching a week-long Crime Scene Search class to Harris County Sheriff's Office Patrol Bureau Field Training Officers.

03/15/2022

Promises Kept. AdrianaStrong, We have you in our Hallway Angel. Rest Easy! ❤️✝️🇺🇸

03/12/2022

Congratulations, CSI R. Sanchez
We are incredibly proud of Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Investigator R. Sanchez, who completed the 1+ years of rigorous training and earned his CSI patch early this morning. It takes an outstanding level of intelligence, dedication, and commitment on all levels & from all shifts for this achievement.

A special thanks to all the Field Training CSIs & Teammates who took the time to share their knowledge.

Last but not least, Thank you, Sergeant D. DellaSala (CSU’s Training Supervisor), for overseeing this journey from start to finish. We are very appreciative of your efforts and accomplishments.

02/28/2022

CSI G. Clayton and CSI E. Rivera attended the community event below on their personal time. Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit Proud! https://www.facebook.com/100000045019738/posts/5225403770804405/?d=n

02/28/2022

Sergeant DellaSala Spent his Sunday with a Cub Scout Pack in Katy, while CSI Simpson was with a Girl Scout Troop in his community. Two outstanding Harris County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit Teammates dedicating their personal time to mentor & positively interact with our youths.

02/26/2022

16-year-old charged in the death of 64-year-old grandmother, deputies say

Relentless efforts and excellent teamwork between the Crime Laboratory/Crime Scene Unit and Homicide brought closure to the victim’s family; in this tragedy. The CSIs & Latent Print Examiners (LPEs) due diligence and attention to detail led to discovering the forensic evidence that helped solve this case. A prime example of CSIs & LPEs applying the extensive training they receive and state-of-the-art equipment issued by the HCSO to bring justice to the victims of violent crimes & their loved ones. We are grateful to the Harris County Sheriff's Office’s Command Staff for their consistent support of CSU’s mission.
https://abc13.com/16-year-old-charged-for-the-killing-of-his-grandmother/11602284/

Deputies say the husband had just returned home from work when he found his 64-year-old wife dead. She had been stabbed numerous times.

02/17/2022

Our Crime Scene Investigators (CSIs) worked an Officer-Involved-Shooting scene this morning in the 16600 block of the North Freeway.

02/16/2022

HCSO Crime Scene Investigations updated their website address.

HCSO Crime Scene Investigations updated their website address.

02/16/2022

HCSO Crime Scene Investigations updated their business hours.

HCSO Crime Scene Investigations updated their business hours.

02/15/2022

Adriana Nixon
02-28-2013 ✝️ 02-05-2022
A couple of weeks ago, we became aware of a little Angel who dreamed of becoming a Police Officer and was courageously fighting cancer. We mailed her a package of goodies to show our support. On February 5, 2022, she was called upon to serve in Heaven. Apparently, she thought of us and had sent us an envelope containing ten special bracelets. We proudly wore them and decided to forever honor her legacy by having her picture displayed in the main hallway of the HCSO Crime Laboratory/Crime Scene Unit.