Helena Wong is a Criminalist at the Oakland Police Department Crime Laboratory with over a decade of experience in forensic science. Starting as an intern in 2009, she progressed to forensic technician in 2011 and became a Criminalist in 2012. Helena specializes in the Forensic Biology/DNA unit, where she examines physical evidence, conducts lab testing, and interprets results. She is also cross-trained in the Firearms unit, offering a versatile skill set and deep expertise in forensic analysis.
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