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Forensic Evidence Collection:Policies and Systems
Survey Results
Forensic Evidence Collection Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: Policies & Systems: The Process
Survey Tool Development
Drafted* Piloted at OVW Conference
Refined * Web-based
Distributed * STOP Administrators* Coalition Executive Directors
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsSurvey Responders
N = 60
N= 60 There were a total of 60 Survey Responders
33 out of 56 (59%) States/Territories were represented by the Survey Responders 0
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13 Responders indicated that the identity of the First Responder may vary within their state.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems First Responders to Victim
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9 Responders indicated kit tracking mechanisms vary within their state.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsKit Tracking Mechanism
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7 Responders indicated that responsibility for Narrative collection varies within their state.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Narrative Collection
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12 Responders indicated the evidence storage location varies within their state.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Evidence Storage
N = 35
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11 Responders indicated responsibility for transporting evidence varies within their state.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsEvidence Transportation
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Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Processing Anonymous Cases through CODIS
Only 5 Responders indicated their state or a local jurisdiction within their state was currently processing or considering processing “anonymous” cases through CODIS
21 Responders indicated SAFE exam time limits Vary. Other Responders specified: decision of medical personnel; and no statute of limitations.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems SAFE Exam Time Limitations
N = 29
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11 Responders indicated storage limits for SAFE Exam kits vary.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsSAFE Exam Storage Limitations
N= 19
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Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: Who Communicates Options to Victim?
N= 36
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Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsTracking and Monitoring
Q: Does your State track/monitor the ‘anonymous’ cases and record what percent of victims decide to report to law enforcement and participate in the system?
21 States/Territories responded ….
Of those 21, only 4 jurisdictions indicated that, yes, they do track ‘anonymous’ cases.
Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Tracking and Monitoring
Q: Does your State track/monitor ‘anonymous’ cases and record what percent of victims reported & are participating in the system, andsuccessfully prosecute their case?
19 States/Territories responded…
Of those 19, only 1 Territory indicated that, yes, they are tracking ‘anonymous’ cases through prosecution.
Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: SAFE Payment Procedures
N= 36
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Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:
Evidence Collection TypeN= 39
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Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & Systems Enabling Legislation for Exam Procedures
(in place, or expected to be, in 2008)N = 28
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Current Pending
Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection Policies: & SystemsStatewide Legislation or Protocols
(in place, or expected to be, in 2008)N = 24
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Data Collection PaymentProtocols