Buccal Swabs and DNA Collection

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for handling hairs, threads, and fibers?

Using forceps

Using tweezers

Using bare hands (correct)

Using scissors

When collecting hair samples from a live victim or suspect, from which areas of the body should the samples be taken?

Head, face, arms, and legs only

Head and face only

Head, face, arms, legs, and pubic area (correct)

Head, face, and arms only

Who is authorized to collect and submit DNA evidence to the Miami-Dade Crime Laboratory?

Personnel who have completed a DNA training seminar and on-the-job training (correct)

Personnel with on-the-job training

Any personnel

Personnel who have completed a DNA training seminar

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for collecting wet blood stains?

Air drying the swab Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended packaging for liquid bio-hazardous evidence?

Crushproof plastic tube Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with clothing stained by biological fluids that are not needed for trial evidence?

Release them to the victim or other responsible parties at the scene Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with dried blood stains for collection?

Fold and package them separately to prevent cross-contamination Signup and view all the answers

Which department is responsible for the entry of fired casings into the N.I.B.I.N. computer?

Miami-Dade Police Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the N.I.B.I.N. program?

To store and compare fired casings from crime scenes Signup and view all the answers

Which unit within the Miami-Dade Police Department's Crime Laboratory is responsible for N.I.B.I.N. firearms testing?

Firearms Testing Unit Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do before taking computer equipment into evidence?

Consult a computer specialist Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how should buccal swabs be collected from the victim and the subject?

By rubbing the inside of the cheek at the buccal area of the jaw with a sterile cotton swab Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after collecting buccal swabs?

The swabs should be air-dried and then packaged in a swab container Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before collecting DNA swabs from a suspect or victim?

Fill out a consent form Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with firearms retained for evidentiary purposes?

They should be marked with the CST initials Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of a Chain of Custody in evidence collection?

To maintain the legal chain of custody and control of evidence Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting an inventory of a vehicle/vessel before it is removed from the scene?

The impounding officer Signup and view all the answers

In situations where a vehicle/vessel cannot be processed at the scene but requires minor processing, what is the next step?

The vehicle/vessel will be delivered to a city contracted wrecker storage facility for processing Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the documentation of a crime scene processing report?

Date and time of arrival at the scene, location of the crime, actions taken at the scene, case file number Signup and view all the answers