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What is the correct definition of a buccal swab?
What is the correct definition of a buccal swab?
According to Nebraska Revised Statutes, when can DNA samples be obtained in connection with a criminal investigation?
According to Nebraska Revised Statutes, when can DNA samples be obtained in connection with a criminal investigation?
What is the consequence of obtaining a DNA sample in violation of NRS §29-4126?
What is the consequence of obtaining a DNA sample in violation of NRS §29-4126?
How are reference samples from known persons commonly collected?
How are reference samples from known persons commonly collected?
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Which of the following is NOT a limitation on obtaining and using DNA samples according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation on obtaining and using DNA samples according to the text?
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What is the correct statement regarding DNA sample collection for law enforcement purposes?
What is the correct statement regarding DNA sample collection for law enforcement purposes?
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What is required for consent to provide a DNA sample to be deemed voluntary as per NRS §29-4126?
What is required for consent to provide a DNA sample to be deemed voluntary as per NRS §29-4126?
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What action should officers take if a suspect requests to speak to an attorney before giving a DNA sample?
What action should officers take if a suspect requests to speak to an attorney before giving a DNA sample?
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If a person refuses to provide a DNA sample, what can officers do?
If a person refuses to provide a DNA sample, what can officers do?
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What should officers do before handling any collection materials for DNA swab samples?
What should officers do before handling any collection materials for DNA swab samples?
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In which situation can law enforcement employees use force to obtain a DNA sample?
In which situation can law enforcement employees use force to obtain a DNA sample?
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What happens if a person is in custody and refuses to provide a DNA sample?
What happens if a person is in custody and refuses to provide a DNA sample?
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What form must be signed by the person providing the DNA sample as per NRS §29-4126?
What form must be signed by the person providing the DNA sample as per NRS §29-4126?
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How should officers obtain a DNA sample if a suspect refuses to consent?
How should officers obtain a DNA sample if a suspect refuses to consent?
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What should officers do with each copy of the completed OPD Form 230 after collecting a DNA buccal swab sample?
What should officers do with each copy of the completed OPD Form 230 after collecting a DNA buccal swab sample?
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When obtaining DNA buccal swab samples, what should employees do with new surgical gloves?
When obtaining DNA buccal swab samples, what should employees do with new surgical gloves?
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What action can an aggrieved person take against a person or law enforcement agency for violating NRS §29-4126?
What action can an aggrieved person take against a person or law enforcement agency for violating NRS §29-4126?
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What type of damages can a person aggrieved by a known violation of NRS §29-4126 seek in district court?
What type of damages can a person aggrieved by a known violation of NRS §29-4126 seek in district court?
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What is the consequence for a person found by the court to have experienced a violation of the statute as per the text?
What is the consequence for a person found by the court to have experienced a violation of the statute as per the text?
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Which accredited DNA lab location is listed in the text for potential use by a CIB Captain?
Which accredited DNA lab location is listed in the text for potential use by a CIB Captain?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the list of Previous OPD General Orders mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT included in the list of Previous OPD General Orders mentioned in the text?
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Which accreditation standards are relevant to the policy according to the text?
Which accreditation standards are relevant to the policy according to the text?
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What should employees do if the buccal swab comes into contact with any surface between its removal from the person’s mouth and its insertion into the packaging?
What should employees do if the buccal swab comes into contact with any surface between its removal from the person’s mouth and its insertion into the packaging?
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What precaution should employees take regarding buccal swabs during transportation?
What precaution should employees take regarding buccal swabs during transportation?
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When submitting DNA evidence samples for analysis, what approval is required?
When submitting DNA evidence samples for analysis, what approval is required?
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What does the detective do after personally transporting the evidence swab(s) to the accredited DNA lab?
What does the detective do after personally transporting the evidence swab(s) to the accredited DNA lab?
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What action should be taken upon notification that DNA testing has been completed by the lab?
What action should be taken upon notification that DNA testing has been completed by the lab?
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What is NOT a part of the chain of custody for buccal DNA evidence?
What is NOT a part of the chain of custody for buccal DNA evidence?
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What must be written across the taped seal on the property envelope?
What must be written across the taped seal on the property envelope?
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What happens if a detective needs to collect buccal swabs from multiple people?
What happens if a detective needs to collect buccal swabs from multiple people?
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What should employees do if not using a swab box for packaging?
What should employees do if not using a swab box for packaging?
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What does Chain of Custody begin with for buccal DNA evidence?
What does Chain of Custody begin with for buccal DNA evidence?
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What is the primary purpose of making copies of the DNA lab forms and entering them into the RB file?
What is the primary purpose of making copies of the DNA lab forms and entering them into the RB file?
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What is the significance of the DNA result letter indicating whether an individual's sample is a match/hit or excluded?
What is the significance of the DNA result letter indicating whether an individual's sample is a match/hit or excluded?
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Under what circumstances is written notification NOT required to be sent to an individual who provided a DNA sample?
Under what circumstances is written notification NOT required to be sent to an individual who provided a DNA sample?
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What is the primary reason for returning the DNA sample and all identifying information to an excluded individual?
What is the primary reason for returning the DNA sample and all identifying information to an excluded individual?
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What is the purpose of the CIB Captain or designee notifying the DNA testing laboratory after an individual has been excluded or cleared?
What is the purpose of the CIB Captain or designee notifying the DNA testing laboratory after an individual has been excluded or cleared?
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If the notification letter to an excluded individual is returned as undeliverable, what is the protocol for handling the DNA sample?
If the notification letter to an excluded individual is returned as undeliverable, what is the protocol for handling the DNA sample?
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What is the purpose of completing a Property Disposition Supplementary (OPD Form 200D) in the context of DNA sample handling?
What is the purpose of completing a Property Disposition Supplementary (OPD Form 200D) in the context of DNA sample handling?
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What is the exception to the requirement of destroying all records and identifiable information pertaining to an excluded individual?
What is the exception to the requirement of destroying all records and identifiable information pertaining to an excluded individual?
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What is the role of the OPD Data Unit in the process of handling DNA samples and records for excluded individuals?
What is the role of the OPD Data Unit in the process of handling DNA samples and records for excluded individuals?
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What is the significance of the minimum records retained by accredited DNA laboratories?
What is the significance of the minimum records retained by accredited DNA laboratories?
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