{"id":21563,"date":"2023-06-07T14:48:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T14:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/using-the-montana-state-crime-lab-serology-dna-collection-manual-answer-the-following-questions\/"},"modified":"2023-06-07T14:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T14:48:57","slug":"using-the-montana-state-crime-lab-serology-dna-collection-manual-answer-the-following-questions","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/using-the-montana-state-crime-lab-serology-dna-collection-manual-answer-the-following-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Using the Montana State Crime Lab Serology\/DNA Collection Manual, answer the following questions:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 19px; background-color: var(--color-6); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;\">Using the Montana State Crime Lab Serology\/DNA Collection Manual, answer the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5em 0px 1em; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">1. Biological evidence is considered hazardous. Why is this the case?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5em 0px 1em; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">2. Describe measures you can use at a scene to protect yourself from these hazards.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0.5em 0px 1em; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">3. When collecting items such as cigarette butts, how should those items be packaged? Would you ever use a plastic bag? Why or why not?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">After posting your original post, be sure to engage in discussion with your peers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">National Forensic Science Technology Center. (2013).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\">A simplified guide to DNA evidence<\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">. This document from the National Forensic Science Technology Center describes the basics of how DNA is examined.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Montana State Police Crime Lab. (2016).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\">Serology\/DNA evidence collection manual<\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">. This is a link to a manual currently in use by the Montana State Crime Lab that describes how to collect biological evidence.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Couenhoven P. (n.d.).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\">History and science of forensic DNA testing<\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">. A short history of the use of DNA in forensics and other applications.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Denver Police (2016).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\">Inside the crime lab: Forensic biology DNA unit [Video]<\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">. Youtube. This video from the Denver Police Department offers an inside look into the operations of a forensic biology lab.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">National Forensic Academy. (2016).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\">How to properly swab DNA evidence at a crime scene<\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>[Video]. Youtube. How to swab for DNA at a crime scene, provided by the National Forensic Academy.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">National Institute of Justice. (1999).<\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>What every law enforcement officer should know about DNA evidence<\/em><\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">. Although an older reference, the information in this pdf document is still relevant today.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2011).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\">The FBI and DNA: Part 1: A look at the nationwide system that helps solve crimes<\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">. Although a bit outdated, this is a nice introduction to the CODIS system.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0px 0px 0px 1.5em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.125em; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2011).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><a style=\"cursor: auto;\">The FBI and DNA: Part 2: More about the nationwide system that helps solve crimes<\/a><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">. Although a bit outdated, more about the CODIS system.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 19px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using the Montana State Crime Lab Serology\/DNA Collection Manual, answer the following questions: 1. 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