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Suggestions for samples collection Today's technology provides the police a variety of tools to make a positive I.D. on the physical remains of an individual. Accurate data about an individual is vital and is readily supported with samples of various body tissues. There is a variety of ways we can take actual samples of these tissues. These samples would be valuable evidence in the event of proving a sexual assault or identifying the body from some terrible accident. Hair and hair root: We suggest using a new, clean, stiff hairbrush for each individual, brushing briskly all over the head. Gather these hair samples together from the brush bristles and seal them inside a white paper envelope. Mark the outside of the envelope with the individual’s name and the date and the words 'Hair Sample'. Mark whether hair is normal or dyed. Blood and Saliva Sample: The next time someone hurts himself and is wounded and bleeding, soak up some of the fresh blood with a clean cotton pad or several cotton swabs. Allow the blood to air-dry and place the pad and swabs inside a clean white paper envelope. Seal the envelope and write the individual’s name and the date and label it 'Blood Sample'. You also can save a saliva sample in the same way. Place a sterile gauze pad in the mouth and soak it up with saliva. Label the envelope 'Saliva Sample'. Photographs, Video: All photographs should be taken in color and should not be touched up. Place in the appropriate places in the I.D. File and on accompanying pages. Keep a copy of all videos in the same place you are keeping the I.D. File for safekeeping. It is appropriate to keep on hand photographs of any scars, birthmarks, moles, tattoos and other unusual body markings. Do not include photos showing the private parts of an individual. Identify all photographs with appropriate information carefully printed on the reverse side. Fingerprinting: Fingerprinting should be done yearly until the person is a teenager. There are a variety of places you can have fingerprints taken. Include the fingerprint card with the I.D. File. Fingernail and Toenail Clippings: Place clippings inside a clean white envelope and seal. Write the individual's name and the date on the envelope. Label it ‘Fingernail and Toenail Clippings’. X-rays, Cat Scans and MRI’s: Broken bones leave a scar; teeth decay is unique and both leave identifying markings. A current record of the patient, doctor and date taken should be included as well as where the various x-rays and cat scans are located. |
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