The Gulf Coast Regional Laboratory, established in 1976, is located at 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS. The Gulf Coast Regional Laboratory provides forensic assistance to law enforcement agencies in the southern district. In addition to being an evidence delivery hub for the Main Laboratory in Jackson, this facility is accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board in the following forensic service areas:
Controlled Substance Identification Section
Latent Print Examinations
Firearm and Toolmark Examinations; IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System)
