CODIS is a database of DNA profiles collected from crime scene evidence, convicted offenders, felony arrestees, missing persons, and unidentified human remains. Learn more about the CODIS Section at the Michigan State Police.

The CODIS Section can be reached at 517-636-0465 or questions can be emailed to MSPCODIS@michigan.gov.

The Automated Print Identification Section oversees all programs dealing with fingerprints and palm prints for law enforcement agencies in Michigan, specializing in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Live Scan, Mobile ID, and Ten-print Unit.

The API Section can be reached at 517-284-3168.

The Polygraph Section assists law enforcement in solving crimes through the use of validated psychological and physiological techniques. Learn more about the Polygraph Section at the Michigan State Police.

Law enforcement agencies may contact the Polygraph Section at 517-636-0465 or by email at msppolygraph@michigan.gov. After-hours requests can be made by contacting MSP Operations
at 517-241-8000.

Forensic audio-video analysis is the scientific examination, evaluation, and comparison of audio-video in legal matters. The AVAS assists law enforcement agencies throughout Michigan with providing the most accurate representation of what was recorded at the scene of a crime in a fashion anyone can understand.

The Forensic Art Unit is a team of trained forensic artists who provide their talents in art to assist law enforcement with solving crime. The artists are specially trained in the areas of composite sketches, age-progression, image modification, demonstrative evidence, postmortem sketches, and facial reconstructions from the skull.

To request the services of the Forensic Art Unit, contact MSP Operations 24/7 at 517-241-8000.