State Police crime lab in Marlboro expected to open in 2028

State Police and citizens safety personnel this week revealed plans for a new state crime lab in Marlborough that they say will keep Massachusetts at the leading edge of the behind-the-scenes police work that is increasingly key to major investigations Construction on the -square-foot facility which is to be developed by Greatland Realty Partners and leased by the state is expected to get underway early next year The lab is expected to open for more than employees in early the Healey administration reported The Marlborough site will consolidate existing facilities in Maynard and Sudbury under one roof Our crime lab professionals play a vital role in investigations across Massachusetts We re incredibly proud of their behind-the-scenes work and their deep commitment to delivering unbiased science-based evidence to inform investigations and detect crime patterns Col Geoff Noble superintendent of the State Police explained This new cutting-edge crime lab will enhance our ability to uphold national standards of forensic excellence assistance law enforcement statewide and provide justice for casualties and families The Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory is a full-service laboratory system with nine current locations across the state Scientists who work in the system respond to crime scenes provide expert testimony and perform laboratory testing on DNA firearms drugs explosives fingerprints and more Massachusetts is a national leader in forensic science Beyond the critical infrastructure this project represents our continued commitment to scientific excellence justice and inhabitants safety innovation Community Safety and Shield Secretary Terrence Reidy disclosed Preliminary crime records manifested there were crimes released in Massachusetts last year down from when looking at all crimes and down compared to when looking just at part one crimes like murder rape robbery arson larceny and burglary When the administration reported the plan it commented a long-term lease for the Martinangelo Drive location has been executed in accordance with Asset Management Board approval which authorized a -year lease term with two -year extension options That approach state authorities noted is enabling the state police to obtain a much-needed facility several years faster than would be attainable if the project had been delivered through traditional capital borrowing and masses construction