Council Member Mercedes Narcisse inquires about the vacancy in the chief of labs position at OCME. Dr. Jason Graham provides an update on the hiring process and interim management of the laboratories.

• Dr. Graham confirms that the chief of labs position is currently vacant
• He states that there are many qualified applicants in the interview process
• The position is expected to be filled by mid-April
• In the meantime, assistant directors are managing the day-to-day operations of the forensic biology laboratory
• Dr. Graham explains that OCME has five forensic science laboratories, each with its own director
• The new chief of laboratories will serve as the executive overseeing all five laboratories