Students from J.P. Taravella High School recently got an inside look at the Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab during a courthouse visit that concluded with a meet-and-greet with Chief Assistant Public Defender Tayron Lopez.
Inside the lab, they explored how DNA helps identify suspects, got a firsthand look at the ballistics lab, learned about latent fingerprint identification, and stepped into the chemistry room where drug compositions are analyzed.
It was like stepping into a real-life episode of Forensic Files! They also learned what a public defender does and what it means to work as one.
Thank you to the dedicated Crime Lab and Public Defender staff for giving these students an unforgettable, behind-the-scenes experience.
