Evidence Packaging & Submission

RS&A Forensic Consulting Division

Evidence Shipping Address

Ron Smith and Associates, Inc.
9335 Highway 19 North
Collinsville, MS 39325
601-626-1100

Evidence Receiving Hours

Monday – Friday 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. CST

Evidence Packaging

Ron Smith and Associates, Inc. is committed to maintaining evidence integrity. To ensure proper evidence packaging, please use the below guidelines:

  • Air dry all wet evidence
  • Use clean and unused containers
  • Package all items separately
  • Package in paper (exceptions: adhesive tape)
  • Tape seal all items (do NOT use staples as a seal)
  • Initial and date all tape seals
  • Label all containers
    • Agency case number
    • Agency item number
    • Description of contents
    • Source Information (e.g. victim, scene, suspect)
Evidence packaging guidelines

For questions regarding evidence packaging call 1-866-832-6772.

Evidence Submission

The following information should be included when submitting evidence to an RS&A laboratory:

  • Agency case number
  • Case synopsis
  • Crime/Offense type (e.g. burglary, robbery)
  • Location and date of incident
  • Individual involved, including DOB
  • Primary investigator
Evidence submission requirements

For questions regarding evidence submission call 1-866-832-6772.