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What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence

First Responding Officers

Violent Crime

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In this scenario you will enter the crime scene as a first responding law enforcement officer. You will be given choices regarding how to handle DNA evidence. Your actions will be the determining factor influencing a jury verdict.

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