Forensic Science International: Genetics
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 19-28 , January 2008

Trace DNA analysis: Do you know what your neighbour is doing? A multi-jurisdictional survey

  • Jennifer J. Raymond

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Forensic Science, University of Technology, Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
    • Forensic Services Group, NSW Police Force, Clunies Ross St, Pemulwuy, NSW 2145, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: University of Technology, Centre for Forensic Science, Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia. Tel.: +61 2 9977 0173.
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  • Roland A.H. van Oorschot

      Affiliations

    • Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre, Forensic Drive, Macleod, VIC 3085, Australia
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  • Simon J. Walsh

      Affiliations

    • Forensic and Technical Services, Australian Federal Police, GPO Box 401, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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  • Claude Roux

      Affiliations

    • Centre for Forensic Science, University of Technology, Broadway, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia

Received 1 June 2007 ,Revised 9 July 2007 ,Accepted 23 July 2007.

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    Highest education level of respondents, crime scene examiners vs. Laboratory staff.

    Highest education level of respondents, crime scene examiners vs. Laboratory staff.

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    DNA collection methods: crime scene examiners vs. laboratory staff.

    DNA collection methods: crime scene examiners vs. laboratory staff.

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    Comparison in experience of crime scene examiners and DNA laboratory staff.

    Comparison in experience of crime scene examiners and DNA laboratory staff.

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    Laboratory staff: time periods between analysis steps.

    Laboratory staff: time periods between analysis steps.

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    Estimates of success rates* of different sample types: laboratory staff vs. managers (*Percentage of samples deemed to provide a result that is suitable for use in the particular case or for inclusion

    Estimates of success rates* of different sample types: laboratory staff vs. managers (*Percentage of samples deemed to provide a result that is suitable for use in the particular case or for inclusion on the DNA database **Personal effects=watches, jewellery, reading glasses, sunglasses, shoes, belts.)

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    Comparison between the opinion of respondents on the value or significance of trace DNA as evidence.

    Comparison between the opinion of respondents on the value or significance of trace DNA as evidence.

PII: S1872-4973(07)00106-8

doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2007.07.001

Forensic Science International: Genetics
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 19-28 , January 2008

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