Kim Freeland is a Criminalist I for the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory. She received a B.S. in Chemistry and a B.A. in Criminal Justice from NSU, and an M.S. in Forensic Science with a concentration in Criminalistics from the University of New Haven.

Kim has worked with the RISCL for three years within the Trace Evidence Section. Her duties include analyzing trace cases (paint, fibers, hairs, footwear, toolmarks, fire debris, and general unknowns). Kim actively participates in the teaching of the BPS 101 and 102 Criminal Investigation: Scientific Evidence courses.  

Kim is a member of the following organizations: Rhode Island Criminalists Association, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New England Division of International Association for Identification, Northeastern Association of Forensic Sciences, Rhode Island Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the New England Trace Examiners Group.