Forensic Scientist Bill Bowles recently celebrated his 40th Anniversary with the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division. Major Steve Holland, Commander of the Laboratory Division, presented Bowles his 40th Year Anniversary plaque yesterday while attending training in Indianapolis.
“The high regard that our laboratory system enjoys in the forensic science and criminal justice communities is due to the dedication and long-standing professionalism that our scientists, like Bill, have demonstrated over the years. We have been so very fortunate to have Bill within our organization for these 40 years and during this time he has set the standard for others to emulate going forward. He has been, and continues to be a valued member of our system,†said Major Steve Holland, Commander of the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division.
Bowles is a native of Berea, KY, and a 1967 graduate of Berea Foundation High School. He later attended Berea College where he received a bachelor’s degree, majoring in chemistry. Bowles joined the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division on April 9, 1979. Prior to joining the Indiana State Police, Bowles was a forensic chemist for the Kentucky State Police Eastern Regional Crime Laboratory.
Bowles was the very first person hired to work in the Evansville Regional Laboratory. Since the lab was still being built when Bowles was hired, he worked out of the Indianapolis lab until January 1980. The Evansville Regional Laboratory opened and started to receive evidence in March 1980. Bowles is the only forensic scientist from the original group hired still working in the Evansville Lab. “We can only hope Bowles will continue to process and exam drugs long enough to work in the brand new Evansville laboratory that is scheduled to be built in 2020,†said Major Holland.
Pictured below (L-R) Major Steve Holland, Commander of the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and Forensic Scientist Bill Bowles.
