Dr. Jones has dedicated his career to forensic science since 2006, currently serving as System Director at the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory. In this role, he manages the operations of two forensic laboratories and an evidence hub, serving the northern 29 parishes of Louisiana. As an experienced forensic toxicologist, he plays a pivotal role in supporting law enforcement and legal professionals in cases of impaired driving by providing expert toxicological interpretation.

Dr. Jones earned his Ph.D. in Forensic Sciences from Oklahoma State University’s Center for Health Sciences, specializing in forensic toxicology and impaired driving policy. He holds a Master of Science in Forensic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, obtained in 2007, and a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science from Baylor University, completed in 2004.

He is a member of several esteemed organizations, including the National Safety Council’s Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving division (NSC-ADID), the Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT), and the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD). His commitment extends to his roles on the Louisiana Governor’s Drug Policy Board and his support of the DWI Taskforce in Louisiana, where he focuses on education and enhancing public safety.