General Laboratory SOPs
GL1 Quality Manual
GL2 Safety Manual
GL3 Security*
GL4 LIMS
GL5 Ethics
GL6 Purchasing
GL7 Audits
GL8 Management System
GL9 Quality Action Requests
GL10 Customer Inquiries
GL11 Control of Records
GL12 Evidence Receiving
GL13 General Evidence Handling
GL14 General Training
GL15 Professional Development
GL16 Proficiency Testing
GL17 Court Monitoring
GL18 Case Reviews
GL19 Document Control
GL20 Review of Requests and Tenders
GL21 General Laboratory Equipment
GL22 Policy on Validation and Performance Checks
GL23 Teleworking
Chemical Analysis Section SOPs
CAS-02 Chemical Analysis Section Training Manual - RETIRED (08/15/2018 - 03/18/2024)
CAS-03 External Review - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/02/2024)
CAS-04 Measurment Uncertainty
CAS-05 Procedures for Mass Spectral Comparison
CAS-09 DPS-0009-C - RETIRED (04/13/2022 - 03/18/2024)
CAS-CE Training Form - RETIRED (08/15/2018 - 03/18/2024)
Controlled Substances
CS Index - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 03/09/2023)
CS 2 Uncertainty - RETIRED (08/18/2018 - 02/24/2020)
CS 3 Reagent Standards
CS 4 Sample Matrices
CS 5 Weight Determination of Evidence
CS 6 General Lab Equipment - RETIRED (08/18/2018 - 08/11/2023)
CS 9 Ultra Violet Spectrophotometer - RETIRED (08/18/2018 - 04/16/2016)
CS 12 Quants - RETIRED (08/18/2018 - 05/08/2015)
CS 13 CS Training - RETIRED (08/18/2018 - 03/08/2024)
BA 1 TO 11 Breath Alcohol SOP - RETIRED (11/21/2019 - 06/05/2023)
TX 5 Case Documentation
TX 6 Ethanol Conversions
TX 10 Method Validation - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 11/09/2018)
TX 11 Standard Validation - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 03/14/2016)
TX 14 Maintenance of General Equip - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 08/11/2023)
TX 19 General Toxicology
TX 20 Enzyme-Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT) - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 02/27/2024)
TX 21 Volatiles - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 08/11/2023)
TX 22 Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB) Analysis - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 04/18/2022)
TX 23 Cocaine and Benzoylecgonine - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 04/18/2022)
TX 24 Opioid Extraction and Confirmation - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 03/14/2016)
TX 25 Sympathomimetic Amines - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 04/18/2022)
TX 26 THC - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 04/18/2022)
TX 27 Benzo - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 03/14/2016)
TX 28 WAN BDS Confirmation - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 08/11/2023)
TX 29 Instrumentation - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 08/11/2023)
TX 30 Training for TOX - RETIRED (08/20/2014 - 04/18/2022)
TX 31 Benzodiazepine Quant in Blood LCMSMS
TX 32 Processing of Opioids by LCMSMS
TX 33 Cannabinoids by LCMS - RETIRED (06/28/2016 - 12/04/2024)
TX 34 ELISA - RETIRED (02/11/2017 - 02/27/2024)
TX 35 Drug Screening by LCMS
TX 36 Non-Targeted Quantitation by LCMS
TX 37 Drug Screening and Confirmation by LC/HR-MS
TX 38 QAQC HS-GCMS - RETIRED (03/24/2020 - 08/11/2023)
TX 39 Cocaine Quant by LCMS
TX 40 Measurement Uncertainty
TX 41 Cannabinoids by LCMSMS (non-SPE)
TX 42 Volatiles by HS-GC(FID)
TX 43 Tox Quality Control Manual
TX 44 Tox Training Manual
TX 45 GHB by LCMSMS
PTP Example Tox - RETIRED (04/08/2022 - 03/18/2024)
CHEM-02 Examination of Primer Gunshot Residue Evidence
CHEM-03 QA/QC for the GC/MS Instrument
CHEM-04 QA/QC for the SEM/EDS Instrument
CHEM-05 Examination of Fire Debris Evidence
CHEM-06 SEM Sample Collection from Evidence for Gunshot Residue Analysis
CHEM-07 Training Manual
CUTR-02 Primer-Gunshot Residue Training Module - RETIRED - (10/04/2018 - 03/18/2024)
CH SOP-01- Retrieval, storage, analysis and return of evidence - RETIRED
CH SOP-02- Abbreviations - RETIRED
CH SOP-04- Maintenance of GC and MS instrumentation - RETIRED
CH SOP-05- Documents retained in case jackets - RETIRED
CH SOP-06-1- Work Instruction- Making modified can lids for the extraction procedure - RETIRED
CH SOP-06-2 Extraction solvent purity check - RETIRED
CH SOP-08- Hydrocarbon Performance Check Mix - RETIRED
CH SOP-09- GC MS procedure for Petroleum Products - RETIRED
CH SOP-11- Case Review - RETIRED
CH SOP-12- Purchasing, Receiving and Storage of Reagents and Supplies - RETIRED
CH SOP-13- Preparation of Reagents - RETIRED
CH SOP-15- Training Procedures for Chemistry and Instrumentation - RETIRED
CH SOP-16- Validation of Equipment - RETIRED
CH SOP-17- Validation of Methods - RETIRED
CH SOP-18 - Analysis of low boiling range flammable liquids - RETIRED
CH SOP-18-1 ASTM Headspace Sampling - RETIRED
CH SOP-19- Air Quality Check - RETIRED
CH SOP-20-A- Report Examples - RETIRED
CH SOP-25: General Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) - RETIRED
CH SOP-26 - Analysis of unknown substances - RETIRED
CH SOP-30- Explosive Residue Analysis - RETIRED
CH SOP-30-1 Appendix A - RETIRED
CH SOP-30-2 Appendix B - RETIRED
FLIN SOP-01 Retrieval, Storage, and Return of Evidence - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 07/16/2020)
FLIN SOP-05 Preventive Maintenance - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 07/16/2020)
FLIN SOP-06 Training Manual - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 10/31/2018)
FLIN SOP-09 Case Review - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 07/16/2020)
FLIN SOP-10 Documents Retained in Case Jackets - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 07/16/2020)
FLIN SOP-11 Reports - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 07/16/2020)
FLIN SOP-12 Abbr. used in GSR report - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 07/16/2020)
FLIN SOP-13 Carbon Coating SEM Samples - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 11/16/2023)
FLIN SOP-14 Procedure for Collaborative Multi types of Exams - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 12/19/2017)
FLIN SOP-17 Equipment List, Instrumentation Section - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 05/19/2016)
Forensic Biology/DNA Section SOPs
DNA SOP-1 General Procedures
DNA SOP-2 Extraction of DNA - RETIRED (08/14/2014 - 04/19/2016)
DNA SOP-3 DNA Quantitation
DNA SOP-4 Y-STR Amp and Detection - RETIRED (08/14/2014 - 01/17/2020)
DNA SOP-5 Y-STR Interpretation - RETIRED (08/14/2014 - 01/17/2020)
DNA SOP-6 Report and Statistic Templates, and Critical
DNA SOP-7 DNA Training Manual
DNA SOP-8 Reagent and Chemical QC and Formulation
DNA SOP-9 Equipment & Performance Checks
DNA SOP-10 CODIS Administration
DNA SOP-11 Collection from Offenders, Missing Persons, and Relatives of Missing
DNA SOP-12 Processing of Casework Knowns / Single Source Samples
DNA SOP-13 CODIS Profile Entry and Data Bank
DNA SOP-14 CODIS Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains
DNA SOP-15 CODIS Hit Confirmations
DNA SOP-16 Network Administration
DNA SOP-17 DNA Job Duties
DNA SOP-18 DNA IQ for Single Source Processing - RETIRED (08/14/2014 - 01/17/2020)
DNA SOP-19 Processing of Single Source Samples on EZ1 Advanced XL
DNA SOP-20 Extraction of Unknown Samples
DNA SOP-21 CT Casework Review from a Vendor Lab
DNA SOP-22 STRmix with Identifiler/Identifiler Plus Data - RETIRED (06/26/2017 - 04/04/2018)
DNA SOP-23 Case Documentation and Review
DNA SOP-24 ParaDNA Screening - RETIRED (08/29/2014 - 11/10/2015)
DNA SOP-25 Kinship Analysis
DNA SOP-26 Fusion 6C Direct Amplification and Detection - RETIRED (09/12/2016 - 01/17/2020)
DNA SOP-27 Fusion 6C Direct PCR Interpretation - RETIRED (09/12/2016 - 08/09/2017)
DNA SOP-28 Processing of Convicted Offender/Database Samples using GlobalFiler Express
DNA SOP-29 Stutters & Controls for Legacy STR Kits
DNA SOP-30 Fusion 6C STR Amplification and Detection - RETIRED (01/09/2017 - 01/17/2020)
DNA SOP-31 Fusion 6C - RETIRED (01/10/2017 - 01/17/2020)
DNA SOP-32 STRmix
DNA SOP-33 Interpretation of STR Profiles from Legacy Protocols
DNA SOP-34 Male Screen Procedure - RETIRED (01/30/2019 - 02/09/2024)
DNA SOP-35 GlobalFiler Amplification
DNA SOP-36 GlobalFiler Express Amplification
DNA SOP-37 Yfiler Plus Amplification
DNA SOP-38 GlobalFiler, GlobalFiler Express and Yfiler Plus Detection
DNA SOP-39 GlobalFiler and GlobalFiler Express Interpretation
DNA SOP-40 Yfiler Plus Interpretation
DNA SOP-41 Stutters and Controls for Current STR Kits
DNA SOP-42 Bone and Tooth Extraction Procedure
DNA SOP-43 mtDNA Legacy
DNA WI-01 DNA Goals and Objectives
DNA WI-05 (Controls)
DNA WI-07 Quantifiler Trio DNA Quantification Work Instructions
DNA WI-09 (Quantifiler Duo) - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/22/2016)
DNA WI-14 (Knowns from Personnel)
DNA WI-20 (NIST Annual Review) - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 06/24/2020)
DNA WI-21 (20% Bleach)
DNA WI-29 (pH Meter)
DNA WI-30 (Autoclaving)
DNA WI-31 (Milli-Q System)
DNA WI-32 DNA Sample Concentration - RETIRED (07/10/2015 - 09/08/2016)
DNA WI-33 DNA Sample Concentration - RETIRED (02/23/2017 - 01/17/2020)
DNA WI-34 Analysis Workflow for Questioned Samples - RETIRED (05/30/2017 - 07/10/2023)
DNA WI-35 GeneMarker Work Instructions - RETIRED (05/30/2017 - 07/10/2023)
DNA WI-36 STRmix with Identifiler-Identifiler Plus Workflow
DNA WI-37 Analysis of Vendor Generated Profiles per DNA SOP 21
DNA WI-38 Male Screen Analysis & Review Workflow - RETIRED (089/16/2019 - 12/08/2024)
DNA WI-39 GeneMapper ID-X Work Instructions
DNA WI-40 Bone and Tooth Extraction Procedure
DNA WI-41 Spectrolinker XL-1000 XL-1500 Maintenance
DNA WI-42 Casework Stop at Quantification Procedure
mtDNA INDEX - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-01 Gen'l Proc - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-02 Hair Ext - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-03 Fluid Ext - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-05 Amp - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-06 Quant - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-07 Cycle Sequencing - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-08 Seq - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-09 Analysis - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-10 Reports - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-11 Supplies - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/17/2018)
mtDNA SOP-12 Equipment - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-13 References - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-14 Appendices - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA SOP-15 EZ1 Known Sample Processing - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI Table Of Contents - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-01 Blood and Buccal Extraction - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-02 Hair Extraction - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-03 Hair Extraction-Contaminated (blood) or mounted - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-04 Hair Extraction-Contaminated (semen) or Consumption - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-06 Amplification - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-07 Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-08 Cycle Sequencing - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-09 Qiagen Post-Amp Columns - RETIRED (08/15/2014 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-10 Sequencing Using the 3130 - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-11 Using Sequencing Analysis - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-12 Analysis Using Sequencher - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-13 Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer Maintenance - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-15 Mettler Balances Maintenance - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 05/02/2016)
mtDNA WI-16 QC of Critical Reagents - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
mtDNA WI-17 Performance Checks - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/31/2019)
RDNA SOP-01 Transfer of DNA Records from CT SDIS to SmallPond
RDNA SOP-02 CT DSS Laboratory SOP for RAPID DNA
RDNA SOP-03 RAPID DNA SOP for Operators
RDNA SOP-04 CT DESPP Division of Scientific Services Operator Training
RDNA SOP-05 SmallPond
RDNA WI-01 RAPID DNA WI for Operators
FB SOP-01 Evidence Exam - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/18/2014)
FB SOP-01 Evidence Examination and Sample Collection Guidelines
FB SOP-02 SAEC Kit Exam - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/18/2014)
FB SOP-02 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Examination
FB SOP-03 Flow Charts - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-03 Guidelines-Collection & Forwarding
FB SOP-04 Definitions-Abbreviations - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/18/2014)
FB SOP-04 Definitions/Abbreviations
FB SOP-05 Case Records and Reports - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/18/2014)
FB SOP-05 Case Records and Reports
FB SOP-06 Whole Blood Sampling and Preservation - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-06 Autopsy Sample Preservation
FB SOP-07 Screening Tests for Blood - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/18/2014)
FB SOP-07 Whole Blood Sample Preservation
FB SOP-08 Microcrystal Test for Blood (Takayama) - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/18/2014)
FB SOP-08 Screening Tests for Blood
FB SOP-09 Spp Double Diffussion (Ouch) - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-09 Microcrystal Test for Blood
FB SOP-10 RIA's for Blood - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-10 Species Double Diffusion Test
FB SOP-11 Screening Test for Semen - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-11 Rapid Immunoassay Tests for Human Blood
FB SOP-12 Extraction of Samples for Semen - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-12 Screening Test for Semen
FB SOP-13 Identification of Sperm - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-13 Extraction of Samples for Semen
FB SOP-14 RIA for Semen - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-14 Identification of Spermatozoa
FB SOP-15 Test for Amylase (Phadebas) - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-15 Rapid Immunoassay Test for Semen
FB SOP-16 RIA for Urine - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-16 Test for Amylase
FB SOP-17 Test for Urobilinogen - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-17 RIA for Urine
FB SOP-18 Validation of New Serological Tests - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-18 Test for Fecal Material
FB SOP-19 Body Fluid Standards - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-19 Trace Evidence Collection/Hair-like Fiber Examination
FB SOP-20 Blood Screening Reagents QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-20 Physical Match Examination
FB SOP-21 General Chemical and Reagent QC
FB SOP-22 Takayama Reagent QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-22 Body Fluid Standards
FB SOP-23 Ouchterlony Plates QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-23 Equipment Maintenance
FB SOP-24 Evaluating Antisera QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-24 Standardization of pH meter
FB SOP-25 Acid Phos Reagent QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-25 Validation of New Serological Tests
FB SOP-26 Smear Staining Reagents QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-26 Training Manual and Checklist
FB SOP-27 Chemicals Reagents and Kits QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-27 Fingernail Sample Examination
FB SOP-28 Consumable Products QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-28 ML2-IR Crime-lite
FB SOP-29 Equipment Maintenance QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-29 POC Collection and Preservation
FB SOP-30 Standardization of pH Meter QC - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-30 M-vac
FB SOP-31 Training Manual and WI's - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-32 Swabbing Guidelines - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB SOP-33 Hair - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 12/24/2015)
FB APPENDIX 1 FB-QR Guidelines
TR SOP-01 Training - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/22/2020)
TR SOP-02 Reagents - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/22/2020)
TR SOP-03 Instruments Calibration - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/22/2020)
TR SOP-04 Instrument Maintenance - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/22/2020)
TR SOP-05 Examination of Evidence - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/10/2015)
TR SOP 06 Hair - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 07/14/2015)
TR SOP-07 Non-routine evidence - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/10/2015)
TR SOP-08 Fibers - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/10/2015)
TR SOP-09 Paint Analysis - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/22/2020)
TR SOP-10 Lamp Filaments - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-11 Tapes - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-12 Ropes cordage thread - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-13 Fabric - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-14 Physical Matches - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-15 Powders - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-16 Screening Test for Blood - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-17 Rapid Immunoassay tests for Human Blood - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-18 Maintenance and Cleaning - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-19 Reports - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/11/2015)
TR SOP-20 List of Abbre - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/22/2020)
TR SOP-21 Validation - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/22/2020)
Identification Section SOPs
CC SOP-01 Incoming Evidence
CC SOP-02 Target Drive Preparation Protocol
CC SOP-03 Hard Drive Removal Protocol - Desktop Computer - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-04 Hard Drive Removal Protocol - Laptop - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-05 Hard Drive Imaging Protocol - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-06 Removable Media Imaging Protocol - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-07 Staging Drive Preparation Protocol
CC SOP-08 Case Initiation Protocol - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 02/26/2024)
CC SOP-09 Laboratory Report Protocol
CC SOP-10 Case File Records
CC SOP-11 Supplemental Laboratory Report Protocol - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 01/30/2024)
CC SOP-12 Removable Media Imaging Protocol - Standalone - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-13 Hard Drive Imaging Protocol - Standalone - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-14 Evidence Search Protocol - CSAM Guidelines
CC SOP-15 Evidence Search Protocol - Check Fraud and Larceny - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 02/26/24)
CC SOP-16 Evidence Search Protocol - Counterfeiting - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 02/26/2024)
CC SOP-17 Contraband Evidence
CC SOP-18 Cell Phone Analysis Protocol
CC SOP-19 QC Protocol - Forensic Computer
CC SOP-20 QC Protocol - Software used to Analyze Digital Media
CC SOP-21 QC Protocol - Write Blocks
CC SOP-22 QC Protocol - Enscripts - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 01/11/2016)
CC SOP-23 Technical Review Protocol
CC SOP-24 Wiping Digital Media
CC SOP-25 Training Protocol
CC SOP-26 Definitions and Abbreviations
CC SOP-27 Forensic Analysis Involving Exigent Circumstances - RETIRED (08-15-2014 - 01/11/2017)
CC SOP-28 Hardware and Software Maintenance
CC SOP-29 Evidence Retrieval Storage and Return
CC SOP-30 QC Protocol - File Viewer Software
CC SOP-32 NCMEC Requirements
CC SOP-33 Attachment Media
CC SOP-34 Evidence Discrepancies and Suitability Issues
CC SOP-35 Work Product CD
CC SOP-36 QC Protocol - Non-Standard Methods - Software
CC SOP-37 Optical Disk Analysis Protocol - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-38 Revised Laboratory Report Protocol - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/30/2024)
CC SOP-39 Returning a Completed Case
CC SOP-40 Non-removable Media Imaging - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-41 Preview Protocol - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/30/2024)
CC SOP-42 IP Box SOP - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 01/10/2020)
CC SOP-43 Expedited Phones - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 01/30/2024)
CC SOP-44 Cell Phone Data Extraction - RETIRED (03/01/2016 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-45 Skimmer Type Device Data Extraction - RETIRED (06/20/2016 - 10/26/2020)
CC SOP-46 Discovery/FOIA Request to Redact Attachment Evidence
CC SOP-47 Evidence Search Protocol-Parole and Probation
CC SOP-48 Chip-off Technique and Examination of Memory Chips
CC SOP-49 Cloud Analyzer-Retrieval and Analysis of Cloud Storage Data
CC SOP-50 GrayKey Software Technique - RETIRED (06/20/2018 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-51 Vehicle Forensics -iVe
CC SOP-52 iVe Berla In-House Aquisition
CC SOP-53 Cellebrite Premium - RETIRED (01/27/2020 - 10/19/2023)
CC SOP-54 Computer Crimes Proficiency Test Reporting
CC SOP-55 Device Imaging SOP
CC SOP-56 Digital Storage Media Analysis
CC - Appendix Sub-item Labeling Standards
CC Appendix A FTK Imager Naming Conventions
Computer Crimes Appendix A
CC Appendix A Requests for Analysis
CC Appendix A TD1 Forensic Duplicator Naming Conventions
ICAC Appendix A Open Source Intelligence Tools
ICAC Appendix B Resident Trooper Towns
ICAC Appendix C CyberTip Triage Evaluation Flowchart - RETIRED (08/02/2024 - 02/21/2025)
ICAC SOP 01 Cybertip Triage and Distribution
ICAC SOP 02 Definitions and Abbreviations
ICAC SOP 03 CyberTip Triage Evaluation Flowchart
FA SOP-01 Firearm & Toolmark Training
FA SOP-02 General Firearms Safety
FA SOP-02A Firearms Safety -Lead Conformance
FA SOP-03 Firearm Safety Check
FA SOP-04 Chain of Custody & Evidence Handling
FA SOP-05 Recording Results in LIMS
FA SOP-06 Firearm Reports and Case Jackets
FA SOP-07 Abbreviations
FA SOP-08 Test Firing for Operability
FA SOP-09 Test Firing Equipment
FA SOP-10 Primed Cartridge
FA SOP-11 Reducing Powder Loads
FA SOP-12 Trigger Pull - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 08/05/2019)
FA SOP-13 Measuring Barrel and Overall Length
FA SOP-14 Rusted Firearms
FA SOP-15 Removing Debris
FA SOP-16 Bore & Chamber Casting
FA SOP-17 Bullet Examination
FA SOP-18 Magnesium Smoking Method
FA SOP-19 Shot and Wadding Examination
FA SOP-20 Casing Shotgun Shell Examination
FA SOP-21 Screening Casings for NIBIN
FA SOP-22 NIBIN
FA SOP-23 Comparisons
FA SOP-24 Verifications
FA SOP-25 Range of Conclusions
FA SOP-26 Serial Number Restoration
FA SOP-27 Toolmark Examination - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 07/20/2020)
FA SOP-28 Distance Determination Overview - RETIRED (11/03/2015 - 05/30/2018)
FA SOP-30 Distance Determination Sodium Rhodizonate - RETIRED (09/16/2015 - 12/21/2017)
FA SOP-31 Distance Determination DTO - RETIRED (12/09/2015 - 12/21/2017)
FA SOP-32 Weapons Destruction
FA SOP-33 Equipment Maintenance Schedule
FA SOP-34 Measurement Uncertainty
FA SOP-35 NIBIN QC Check
FA SOP-36 Firearms Reference Collection
FA SOP-37 Validation of methods
FA SOP-38 Outsourcing Workflow - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 05/30/2018)
FA SOP-39 Microscope Quality Control Check
FA SOP-I-4 Trigger Pull Examination Spring Force - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
FA SOP-III-2 Snail Bullet Trap - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
FA SOP-III-3 Indoor Range - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
FA SOP-III-6 Cyber Remote Firing - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
FA SOP-III-7 Cyber Remote Recovery - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
FA SOP-IV-2 Bullet Measurements - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
FA SOP-IV-4 Fired Bullet - Examination and Classification - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
FA SOP-IV-6 Fired Shotshells - Examination and Classification - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
CW SOP-I-2 NIBIN Screening Bullet - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 02/16/2016)
CW SOP-I-8 Reference Materials - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
CW SOP-I-11 Section Training - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 02/29/2016)
CW SOP-I-12 Reagent Testing Serial Number Restoration - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 04/14/2016)
DD SOP-2 Distance Determination Modified Griess - RETIRED (09/16/2015 - 04/17/2018)
TM SOP-I-2 Toolmark Casting - RETIRED (08/115/2014 - 04/14/2016)
TM SOP-I-3 Toolmark Test Marks - RETIRED (08/115/2014 - 04/14/2016)
TM SOP-II-2 Serial Number Restoration - Chemical - RETIRED (08/115/2014 - 04/14/2016)
TM SOP-II-3 Serial Restoration - Magnetic - RETIRED (08/115/2014 - 04/14/2016)
TM SOP-II-4 Serial Number Restoration - Electrochemical - RETIRED (08/115/2014 - 04/14/2016)
IM SOP-1 Introduction - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/10/2021)
IM SOP-2 Equipment- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-3 Evidence Procedures- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-4 Photography- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-5 Lifting- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-6 Casting Impressions- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-7 Enhancement - Powders- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-8 Enhancement - Chemical- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-9 Enhancement - Digital Processing- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-10 Test Impressions- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-11 Database Searches- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-12 ExaminationProcess- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-13 Examination Reports- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-14 Training Guidelines- RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-15 Procedure for the Validation of a New Method or Technology- RETIRED (03/29/2016 - 03/04/2025)
IM SOP-16 Electronic Submission of Digital Images- RETIRED (01/09/2017 - 03/04/2025)
LP SOP-01 Documentation Guidelines
LP SOP-02 Examination Guidelines
LP SOP-03 Chemical & Reagent Quality Controls
LP SOP-04 Approved Chemicals, Reagents, Powders & Guidelines
LP SOP-05 Abbreviation & Symbol Key
LP SOP-06 Report of Findings
LP SOP-07 General Procedures Flow-Chart
LP SOP-08 Glossary
LP SOP-09 Superglue Chamber Operation & Maintenance
LP SOP-10 Downflow Work Station Maintenance
LP SOP-11 AFIS Function Test
LP SOP-12 Digital Image Management
LP SOP-14 Refrigerator Freezer Critical Temp Guidelines - RETIRED (08/18/2024 - 12/14/2018)
LP SOP-15 Statutory Requirements & Guidelines
LP SOP-16 Latent Print Examiner Training Program
LP SOP-17 Validation Procedures for Reagents & Chemicals
LP SOP-18 Friction Ridge Skin Comparison Methodology
LP SOP-19 Processing Unpackaged Narcotic Evidence - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 09/30/2015)
LP SOP-20 Contamination Control Policy
LP SOP-21 Non-Examination & Return of Evidence
LP SOP-22 Evidence Storage
LP SOP-23 Authorized Worksheets Forms & Logs - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 04/17/2017)
LP SOP-24 Memo Guidelines
LP SOP-25 Oven Function Test
LP SOP-26 Electronic Submission of Friction Ridge Impressions
LP SOP-27 Suitability Standard for Property Crimes - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 10/02/2015)
LP SOP-28 Laser Safety Program
LP SOP-29 Latent Print Unit Laser System
LP SOP-30 AFIS Latent Print Search Terminal Administrator
LP SOP-31 FTK Imager - RETIRED (05/31/2016 - 12/14/2017)
LP SOP-32 ULD Entry and Candidate Review
LP SOP-33 Software Validation
LP SOP-34 DNA Sample Collection by Latent Print Examiners
LP SOP-35 DNA Profile Request by Offender
LP SOP-36 OCME Post Mortem Examinations
LP SOP-37 Case File Scanning for Discoveries
LP SOP-38 Use of CT AFIS NIST Files
LP SOP-39 IDEMIA Closed Search Instructions
MMIE SOP-00 Table of Contents - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 11/17/2017)
MMIE SOP-01 Analysis & Enhance Section Overview
MMIE SOP-02 Image Enhancement Security
MMIE SOP-03 Image Enhancement Quality Assurance & Reporting of Results
MMIE SOP-04 General Evidence Procedure
MMIE SOP-05 Tape-CD-DVD-Duplication
MMIE SOP-06 Evidence Enhancement Overview
MMIE SOP-07 VHS Tapes & Other Analog Media Enhancement
MMIE SOP-08 CD-DVD or Other Digital Media Enhancement
MMIE SOP-09 Analysis & Enhancement of Video from DVRs
MMIE SOP-10 Duplications of audio tapes-CD-digital recordings
MMIE SOP-11 Enhancement of Audio Files or Audio Tapes
MMIE SOP-12 Enhancement of Image Files & Image Media
MMIE SOP-13 Comparative Analysis - Image Comparison
MMIE SOP-14 Image Enhancement Equipment QC & Maintenance
MMIE SOP-15 Quality Records-Control Log
MMIE SOP-16 Crime Scene Assistance - Video Retrieval
MMIE SOP-17 Image Adjustment History - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 11/29/2017)
MMIE SOP-18 Image Processing Overview - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/13/2016)
MMIE SOP-19 Image Processing Security - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/13/2016)
MMIE SOP-20 Image Processing Quality Assurance - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/13/2016)
MMIE SOP-21 Image Processing Equipment QC & Maintenance - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/13/2016)
MMIE SOP-22 Image Processing - Equipment Operations RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/13/2024)
MMIE SOP-23 Glossary of Terminology
MMIE SOP-24 Multimedia & Image Enhancement References
MMIE SOP-25 Abbreviations
MMIE SOP-26 Training Guidelines
MMIE SOP-27 Memo Guidelines
MMIE SOP-28 Prescreening for Enhancements - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 12/04/2018)
MMIE SOP-29 Validation and Performance Checks
MMIE SOP-30 Redactions
QD SOP-1 Introduction - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-1 Introduction and Overview of SOPs - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-2 Table of Contents - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-2 Table of Contents - RETIRED (12/23/2015 - 02/18/2021)
QD SOP-3 Evidence Procedures - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-3 Evidence Procedures - RETIRED (12/23/2015 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-4 Preliminary Considerations - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-4 Scope of Work of Forensic Document Examiners - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-5 Instrumentation - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-5 Training for Forensic Document Examiners - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-6 Handwriting and Handprinting Comparison - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-7 Signature Comparison - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-8 Simulations and Forgeries - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-8 Procedure for Examination of Handwritten Items - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-9 Machine Printer and Processor Comparison - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-9 Procedure for Examination of Altered Documents - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-10 Photographic Documentation - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-10 Procedure for Indentation Examinations - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-11 Photocopies Identification and Comparisons - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-12 Altered and Composite Documents - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-12 Procedure for Examination of Rubber Stamp Impressions - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-13 Obliterations and Erasures - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-14 Writing Instrumental Analysis - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-14 Procedure for Examination of Dry Seal Impressions - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-15 Watermarks - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-15 Procedure for Preservation of Liquid Soaked Documents - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-16 Indented Writings - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-16 Procedure for Examination of Typewritten Items - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 06/17/2020)
QD SOP-17 Stamp Impressions - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-18 Counterfeit Documents - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-18 Procedure for Non-destructive Examination of Paper - RETIRED (01/04/2016 - 02/18/2022)
QD SOP-19 Training Program (Handwriting Concentration) - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-20 Reference Guide - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-21 - Use of Corel Photo Paint Software - RETIRED (08/18/2014 - 01/04/2016)
QD SOP-22 Reference Materials - RETIRED (/08/18/2014 - 02/18/2022)
Support Section SOPs
CM WI-01 DNA Outsourcing and Sample Prep
CM WI-02 Return of Outsourced DNA Samples
CM WI-03 Case Management Case Evaluation
CM WI-04 Consumption Letters
CM WI-05 Outsourcing Data Return Procedure - RETIRED 08/15/2014 - 01/30/2018)
CM WI-06 Discovery and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
CM WI-07 Return of Sexual Assault Anonymous Case Evidence
ER SOP-00 Table of Contents - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 10/06/2015)
ER SOP-01 General Guidelines for Accepting Evidence Submissions
ER SOP-02 General Evidence Submissions
ER SOP-03 Case Management and Data Entry
ER SOP-04 Evidence Storage and Retrieval
ER SOP-05 Returning Physical Evidence to Submitting Agency
ER SOP-06 General Guidelines for Joyce Warrants
ER SOP-07 Convicted Offender DNA Database Accession
ER SOP-08 General Guidelines for Receiving Test Fires
ER SOP-09 Guidelines for Receiving Sexual Assault Collection Kits
ER SOP-10 Accepting Controlled Substance Evidence
ER SOP-11 Guidelines for receiving DUI Urine and DUI Blood Evidence Collection Kits
ER SOP-12 Guidelines for Receiving DOC Urine Samples - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 10/21/2015)
ER SOP-13 Guidelines for Receiving Special License and Firearms Unit Urine Samples - RETIRED (08/15/2014 - 10/23/2015)
ER SOP-14 Evidence Receiving Training
ER SOP-15 Ethanol Conversion Intake
ER SOP-16 General Guidelines for Accepting Postmortem Toxicology Evidence - RETIRED (07/11/2016 - 02/20/2024)
ER SOP-17 Remote Evidence Drop-off and Returns
ER 1.1 Guidelines for Evidence Submission (03/22/82024 - Current)
Definitions
| Published | The current, active version of a document. |
| Archived | A previous version of an active document. |
| Retired | A document that has been withdrawn from all activity. |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| GL | General Laboratory |
| WI | Work Instruction |
These documents are uncontrolled and should not be considered original documents.
* These SOPs are not available due to accreditation or security issues.
**Exempt from disclosure based on § 1-210 (3)(D) and (5) of the Connecticut General Statutes.