Lab Director
Renee Romero has been with the Washoe County Sheriff’s
Office Forensic Science Division since 1989. She has a Bachelors
Degree in Chemistry with the fulfillment of a Bachelor’s Degree
in Forensic Science from Michigan State University. She obtained
her Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University
of Nevada, Reno. The majority of her casework background has been
in DNA; but, she has performed casework in the areas of trace evidence
and controlled substances. She was a member of the FBI’s Scientific
Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods for 13 years and helped bring
the DNA section to the level it is today as the DNA Technical Leader.
She has also been involved with American Society of Crime Laboratory
Directors, Laboratory Accreditation Board as a committee chairperson
and inspector.
The Forensic
Science Division - Crime Lab has three major components:
the Crime Lab Section including the Toxicology Section, the Forensic
Investigation Section and the Evidence Section. Detailed information
on each section is available at the following links:
The Forensic Science Division is committed to delivering state of the art scientific analysis and investigative services while maintaining the highest level of integrity, impartiality, and professionalism to all communities we serve; thereby contributing to the citizens safety and due process of the judicial system.
