FSU Welcomes Visitors from the Country of Georgia
In December of 2019, shortly after Escondido Police Department Forensic Services Unit (FSU) was successfully accredited under ISO/IEC 17020 by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia (MOIA) asked for assistance and guidance on having their CSI unit become ISO accredited as well. On August 28 and 29, members from the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Bureau (INL) of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia, and representatives from the Criminalistics Department of MOIA traveled to Escondido to job shadow FSU. FSU was able to show how it implemented the ISO/IEC 17020 requirements in order to help the Georgians prepare for accreditation. The two- day collaboration provided more than just in-depth technical knowledge; it also created an international relationship between the two organizations.
Swearing In
The Police Department welcomed seven new officers this week and one new officer for the next academy class. All eight individuals completed a week of orientation. Seven will start out in the field the week of September 3. Be sure to say hello when you see our newest team members: Officers St. John, Mendoza, Palomino, Kuharik, and Mendez along with Officers Gnibus, Figueroa, and Hooper.
