Special Agents of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Crime Scene Investigations Unit respond to crime scene requests from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the 46 counties of the state. The department may also respond to crime scenes outside of SC if an ongoing investigation extends into another state.

SLED Crime Scene Agents are Class I Law Enforcement Certified and respond to crime scene requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Requests for crime scene assistance should be made through the SLED Operations Desk at 803-737-9000.

Agents can respond to process scenes from:

• Officer-Involved Shootings
• Death Investigations, including Child Fatalities
• Large-scale property crimes

While on scene, SLED Crime Scene Agents investigate and document the crime scene as well as locate, collect, and process evidence related to the case. In addition, Agents are trained to perform job functions in Advance Digital Photography, Footwear/Tire Tread Examinations, or Bloodstain Pattern Analysis/Crime Scene Reconstruction Examinations (BPA/CSR).

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis/Crime Scene Reconstruction

The Crime Scene Department provides bloodstain pattern analysis and crime scene reconstruction services when requested. It is recommended that the department supervisor be contacted prior to submission of such cases to the laboratory in order to ensure that necessary documentation and evidence are submitted for examination.