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 29 northern parishes of
Louisiana. As an experienced forensic toxicologist, he plays a pivotal role in supporting law
enforcement and legal professionals in impaired driving cases through expert toxicological
interpretation.
He is appointed as the Toxicologist on the Technical Advisory Panel (TAP), which oversees the
Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP) for both the International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)—a
national role that shapes training, policy, and standards for drug-impaired driving enforcement.
He also serves as an adjunct instructor for the Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, New Jersey,
and North Carolina Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Programs.
He 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 also holds a Master
of Science in Forensic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)
and a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science from Baylor University (2004).
