Missouri State Highway Patrol

The Missouri Digital Forensic Center (MDFC) was created in late 2019 as a result of the ever-increasing amount of digital evidence being seized pursuant to criminal activities. The MDFC is responsible for performing forensic examination and analysis of digital evidence for law enforcement throughout the state. The Center is task force centric with the original members being the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Missouri Department of Social Services, and the Army National Guard. The MDFC has full time examiners located in Jefferson City with a satellite office in Troop A, Lee’s Summit, and part time examiners located in Troops A, C, D, E, F, and G.

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Request for Lab Services from MDFC

Do not bring evidence to the MDFC without prior approval.

Effective March 1, 2024, all request for examination must be submitted online at:

https://forensics.mshp.dps.mo.gov

Request will only be accepted from a government employed
officer/investigator.

MDFC Submission letter

MDFC how to guide

Legal Authority Statement SHP-189 - This form is to be submitted with items without associated legal process to describe authority to examine.

If you have probable cause to secure a Search Warrant, please do so as consent can be revoked at any time. The MDFC will call the investigating officer prior to beginning forensics on a submitted case to ensure consent is still valid.

For emergencies, please call your local DDCC Office.