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What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence

Investigators and Evidence Technicians

Alternative Procedure

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When it is not appropriate to swab the stain:

  • Use a new or clean razor blade or scalpel to cut out the stain
  • Air-dry (if possible) the stain before packaging
  • Package items separately
  • Document from where the stain was collected, with reference points

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