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What Every Law Enforcement Officer Should Know About DNA Evidence

Investigators and Evidence Technicians

Cross Contamination

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Remember that wet and dried evidence should not be folded on itself. Use paper to wrap the item. This will protect bloodstain patterns and prevent cross-contamination between stains. Use paper wrapping to prevent contamination during the packaging process.

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