Accredited Laboratory Details

Laboratory Name

Texas Department of Public Safety Tyler Laboratory

Status

Active

Address

4700 University Boulevard
Tyler, Texas 75707
County: Smith

Main Laboratory Phone

9039396021

Website

https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-laboratory

Laboratory Director Name

Greg Hilbig

Quality Manager Name

Emily Hershberger

Sector

State

Will the laboratory perform forensic analysis for criminal defense assuming no conflict?

Yes, but only pursuant to court order

Accreditation(s)/Discipline(s)

Accrediting Body	Dates Accredited	Forensic Discipline(s)	Accreditation Standard(s)
ANAB	12/17/2020 - 12/31/2024	Firearms/Toolmarks; Forensic Biology/DNA; Seized Drugs; Toxicology (Limited to Blood Alcohol)	ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 & AR-3125 Forensic Supplement
ASCLD/LAB	01/24/2017 - 12/16/2020	Firearms/Toolmarks; Forensic Biology/DNA; Seized Drugs; Toxicology (Limited to Blood Alcohol)	Contact laboratory for historical accreditation standard details
ASCLD/LAB	12/02/2012 - 01/23/2017	Firearms/Toolmarks; Forensic Biology/DNA; Seized Drugs; Toxicology (Limited to Blood Alcohol)	Contact laboratory for historical accreditation standard details
ASCLD/LAB	12/02/2007 - 12/01/2012	Firearms/Toolmarks; Seized Drugs; Toxicology (Limited to Blood Alcohol)	Contact laboratory for historical accreditation standard details
ASCLD/LAB	02/16/2002 - 12/01/2007	Firearms/Toolmarks; Materials (Trace); Seized Drugs; Toxicology (Limited to Blood Alcohol)	Contact laboratory for historical accreditation standard details

Accreditation/Laboratory Document(s)

File Description	Accrediting Body
FSC Accreditation Letter	ANAB
ANAB Scope	ANAB
ANAB Certificate	ANAB

Licensees

Currently Employed	Previously Employed
Blackmon, Wendy Clark, Kelly Collins, Karen Lee Eason, Agatha Galemore, Matthew Garcia, Leslie Garner, Gage Holonich, Steven Jackson, Stephanie Jardim, Taina Lewis, Katherine Marzelli, James Matheney, Katie Morris, Danna Orton, Kathryn Perry, Lauren Pettigrew, Brittany Phetteplace, Stacey Powell, Christopher Prince, Robert John Schwartz, Taylor Shumate, Karen Steward, Micaela Tunnell, Ira	Alderman, Audrey Allen, Caroline Cline, Charles Gonzales, Joseph Guerra, Gema Holladay, Megan Munoz, Alex

Currently Employed

Previously Employed

Standards

Standard Name	Implementation Date	Implementation Type
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 068, Safe Handling of Firearms and Ammunition, First Edition, 2020	06/04/2024	Full
ASTM E2917-19a Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs	07/18/2024	Full
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 060, Guidelines for Barrel and Overall Length Measurements of Firearms, First Edition, 2021	06/04/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 093, Standard Test Method for the Forensic Examination and Testing of Firearms, First Edition, 2020	06/04/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 162, Standard for the Forensic Examination and Documentation of Non-Firearm Tools and Non-Firearm Toolmarks. 2024. 1st Ed	07/24/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 017, Standard Practices for Measurement Traceability in Forensic Toxicology, First Edition, 2018	06/13/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 037, Guidelines for Opinions and Testimony in Forensic Toxicology, First Edition, 2019	06/07/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 053, Standard for Report Content in Forensic Toxicology, First Edition, 2020	06/13/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 054, Standard for a Quality Control Program in Forensic Toxicology Laboratories, First Edition, 2021	06/24/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 119, Standard for the Analytical Scope and Sensitivity of Forensic Toxicological Testing of Blood in Medicolegal Death Investigations, First Edition, 2021	06/24/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 120, Standard for the Analytical Scope and Sensitivity of Forensic Toxicological Testing of Blood in Impaired Driving Investigations, First Edition, 2021	06/24/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 121, Standard for the Analytical Scope and Sensitivity of Forensic Toxicological Testing of Urine in Drug-Facilitated Crime Investigations, First Edition, 2021	06/24/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 152, Standard for the Minimum Content Requirements of Forensic Toxicology Procedures, First Edition, 2021	06/13/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Standard 036, Standard Practices for Method Validation in Forensic Toxicology, First Edition, 2019	03/18/2024	Partial
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 156, Best Practices for Specimen Collection and Preservation for Forensic Toxicology, First Edition, 2023	06/24/2024	Partial