The Antigua & Barbuda Forensic Services (ABFS)
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda mandated the establishment of a multi-disciplined forensic science laboratory in a purpose-built facility here in Antigua and Barbuda to aid law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders, both local and foreign in their fight against crime.
The Antigua & Barbuda Forensic Services (ABFS) is led by Mr. Michael Murrell, MCSFS, who was commissioned by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda as the Forensic Investigator/Consultant to head the establishment of the ABFS as an Executive Agency.
The ABFS is presently housed at the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force Training Facility which is the Old U.S. Air Station and is looking forward in the near future to commence work on a site already identified for the construction of the new Antigua & Barbuda Forensic Services (ABFS) laboratory building. The staff complement is presently made up of the Forensic Investigator/Consultant, an Administrative Assistant/Office Manager, a Forensic Chemical Analyst, and a Forensic Toxicologist.
The ABFS intends to work towards creating better synergy between law enforcement agencies, the Courts, and other institutions both local and foreign with an eye towards energizing them to better make decisions in their fight against crime and in the dispensation of justice.
LEGISLATION
Antigua & Barbuda Forensic Services (ABFS) is in the process of drafting legislation that will govern the operations of the ABFS forensic laboratory.
VISION STATEMENT
To be recognized internationally as a forensic science laboratory providing in a timely fashion world-class scientific services of the highest possible quality, with the aim of supplying essential evidence to the Courts and to protecting the rights of accused persons in Antigua and Barbuda.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide our country with quality forensic analytical and advisory services achieved through advanced technical scientific procedures and standards provided by a proud and committed work force based on strong ethics and integrity.