Evidence Collection Handbook

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Kentucky State Police
Physical Evidence Handbook

PHYSICAL EVIDENCE HANDBOOK
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE
FORENSIC LABORATORIES SECTION

(Revised 06/01)

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 OR ANY PART THEREOF

PREFACE

This manual has been prepared as an aid in the collection and preservation of evidence prior to its submission to a laboratory for analysis. Nothing printed in this manual is meant to preempt using common sense in applying this information to field applications.

This manual is divided into sections concerning different types of evidence. Each type is discussed in terms of its value as evidence, the information that can be determined from it, the collection of the evidence and how to ship the evidence. It is important to note that the section concerning collection is a "how to" section and can be used as a field guide.

Even though the Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratories Section does not have evidence collection personnel who we are able to send to crime scenes. We are always ready to render technical assistance and advice to any agency. If you need this advice, please call 502-564-5230 between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday at Frankfort. The Commander or one of the Assistant Commanders will assist you if it is within their power to do so.

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