Crime Lab Analysis of a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit: From Arrival at the Crime Lab to CODIS Entry-Crime Lab Analysis

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The video is a webinar titled "Crime Lab Analysis of a Sexual Assault Evidence Kit from Arrival at Crime Lab to CODIS Entry." The webinar is presented by Ryleen Nolan, the lab manager for the Idaho State Police Forensic Services Laboratory, along with her colleagues, Deb Wetherill and Matthew Gamet. The webinar provides an overview of the process of testing sexual assault evidence kits in the laboratory. It covers topics such as the legislation and regulations surrounding kit submission and testing, the laboratory process for receiving and storing kits, the different types of testing and analysis performed on the kits, and the use of DNA databases like CODIS. The webinar also discusses advancements in DNA testing technology, such as YSTR testing and genealogy testing. The goal of the webinar is to provide an understanding of the forensic analysis process for sexual assault evidence kits and the importance of accurate and reliable testing in supporting the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases. The presenters emphasize the need for collaboration between forensic laboratories and healthcare providers in ensuring that evidence is collected and handled in a way that maximizes its potential for analysis. They also highlight the role of laboratory accreditation and certification in ensuring the quality and reliability of forensic testing. Overall, the webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the crime lab analysis process for sexual assault evidence kits, with a focus on the procedures and technologies employed by the Idaho State Police Forensic Services Laboratory.

Keywords

Crime Lab Analysis

Sexual Assault Evidence Kit

Arrival at Crime Lab

CODIS Entry

Ryleen Nolan

Idaho State Police Forensic Services Laboratory

DNA Testing

YSTR Testing

Genealogy Testing

Collaboration

Laboratory Accreditation