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Collecting DNA Evidence at Property Crime Scenes

Indoor Crime Scenes

Compared to an outdoor scene, evidence at an indoor scene is generally less susceptible to environmental loss and deleterious change.

The possibility of loss and contamination from multiple people accessing the scene is greatly increased. Limiting access to the scene and collecting known reference samples from individuals with access to the scene are a priority.

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