By Tiffany Hanna

The Johnson County Crime Lab in Olathe stands as a fortress of forensic sciences, playing a pivotal role in the pursuit of justice in Kansas.

The state-of-the-art facility offers a spectrum of forensic services essential for solving crimes.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department is sponsoring a special “Lunch & Learn – Crime Time” program from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. The event will take place at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty Dr., Overland Park.

The cost is $34 residents/$37 nonresidents and includes a catered lunch.

Crime Laboratory Director Ross Capps will present on the capabilities of the crime lab, including its main disciplines: latent fingerprints, crime scene, firearms and toolmarks, digital evidence, toxicology and drug chemistry.

Capps encourages audience-led content for his presentations. He has been with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department for 28 years, serving as crime lab director for the past seven years.

For more information or to register for the event, please call 913-826-2833.

Tiffany Hanna is the travel coordinator at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.