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Mission
The Evidence Response Team (ERT) mission is to identify, document, collect, and preserve evidence supporting all FBI cases. These highly-trained and equipped teams operate at a high level of competence to ensure evidence is collected in such a manner that it can be introduced in courts throughout the U. S. and the world. ERTs strive to be the model for crime scene processing from the standpoint of safety, expertise, training, equipment, and ability. The ERT can provide assistance in any area of evidence collection management from traditional search warrants to complex crime scenes. ERTs are especially valuable dealing with large or complicated scenes, cases with multiple scenes, and cases that are multi-jurisdictional. When resources permit, and Special Agents in Charge (SAC) authorize, ERTs can assist other agencies by processing crime scenes, conducting searches, and providing training courses.

To contact our local Evidence Response Team see our field contact information.

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