Scientific Services Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

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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-01 Data Archiving

CAS-02 Chemical Analysis Section Training Manual

CAS-03 External Review
CAS-04 Measurment Uncertainty
CAS-05 Procedures for Mass Spectral Comparison

CAS-09 DPS-0009-C

CAS-CE Training Form

Controlled Substances

CS Index

CS 1 General

CS 2 Uncertainty
CS 3 Reagent Standards
CS 4 Sample Matrices
CS 5 Weight Determination of Evidence

CS 6 General Lab Equipment 

CS 7 GCMS

CS 8 FTIR

CS 9 Ultra Violet Spectrophotometer

CS 10 Method Validation

CS 11 Controlled Substances

CS 12 Quants

CS 13 CS Training

CS 14 Cannabis SOP

CS 15 Training Manual

Breath Alcohol

BA-1 Dreager 9510 Procedures

Toxicology

TX 5 Case Documentation
TX 6 Ethanol Conversions

TX 10 Method Validation

TX 11 Standard Validation

TX 14 Maintenance of General Equip 
TX 19 General Toxicology

TX 20 Enzyme-Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT)

TX 21 Volatiles

TX 22 Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB) Analysis

TX 23 Cocaine and Benzoylecgonine

TX 24 Opioid Extraction and Confirmation

TX 25 Sympathomimetic Amines

TX 26 THC

TX 27 Benzo

TX 28 WAN BDS Confirmation

TX 29 Instrumentation

TX 30 Training for TOX
TX 31 Benzodiazepine Quant in Blood LCMSMS
TX 32 Processing of Opioids by LCMSMS

TX 33 Cannabinoids by LCMS

TX 34 ELISA
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
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

TX 46 Stimulants by LCMSMS

PTP Example Tox

Chemistry

CHEM-01 General Approach

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

Forensic Biology/DNA Section SOPs

DNA

DNA SOP-1 General Procedures
DNA SOP-2 Extraction of DNA
DNA SOP-3 DNA Quantitation
DNA SOP-4 Y-STR Amp and Detection
DNA SOP-5 Y-STR Interpretation
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
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
DNA SOP-23 Case Documentation and Review
DNA SOP-24 ParaDNA Screening
DNA SOP-25 Kinship Analysis
DNA SOP-26 Fusion 6C Direct Amplification and Detection

DNA SOP-27 Fusion 6C Direct PCR Interpretation
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
DNA SOP-31 Fusion 6C
DNA SOP-32 STRmix
DNA SOP-33 Interpretation of STR Profiles from Legacy Protocols
DNA SOP-34 Male Screen Procedure
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)
DNA WI-14 (Knowns from Personnel)

DNA WI-20 (NIST Annual Review)
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
DNA WI-33 DNA Sample Concentration
DNA WI-34 Analysis Workflow for Questioned Samples
DNA WI-35 GeneMarker Work Instructions
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
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

Rapid DNA

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

Forensic Biology

FB SOP- Index

FB SOP-01 Evidence Exam
FB SOP-01 Evidence Examination and Sample Collection Guidelines

FB SOP-02 SAEC Kit Exam
FB SOP-02 Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Examination
FB SOP-03 Flow Charts

FB SOP-03 Guidelines-Collection & Forwarding

FB SOP-04 Definitions-Abbreviations
FB SOP-04 Definitions/Abbreviations

FB SOP-05 Case Records and Reports
FB SOP-05 Case Records and Reports

FB SOP-06 Whole Blood Sampling and Preservation
FB SOP-06 Autopsy Sample Preservation

FB SOP-07 Screening Tests for Blood
FB SOP-07 Whole Blood Sample Preservation

FB SOP-08 Microcrystal Test for Blood (Takayama)
FB SOP-08 Screening Tests for Blood
FB SOP-09 Microcrystal Test for Blood
FB SOP-10 RIA's for Blood

FB SOP-10 Species Double Diffusion Test

FB SOP-11 Screening Test for Semen
FB SOP-11 Rapid Immunoassay Tests for Human Blood
FB SOP-12 Screening Test for Semen
FB SOP-13 Extraction of Samples for Semen
FB SOP-14 Identification of Spermatozoa

FB SOP-15 Test for Amylase (Phadebas)
FB SOP-15 Rapid Immunoassay Test for Semen

FB SOP-16 RIA for Urine
FB SOP-16 Test for Amylase
FB SOP-17 RIA for Urine

FB SOP-17 Test for Urobilinogen
FB SOP-18 Test for Fecal Material

FB SOP-18 Validation of New Serological Tests

FB SOP-19 Body Fluid Standards
FB SOP-19 Trace Evidence Collection/Hair-like Fiber Examination
FB SOP-20 Blood Screening Reagents QC

FB SOP-20 Physical Match Examination
FB SOP-21 General Chemical and Reagent QC

FB SOP-22 Takayama Reagent QC
FB SOP-22 Body Fluid Standards

FB SOP-23 Ouchterlony Plates QC
FB SOP-23 Equipment Maintenance
FB SOP-24 Evaluating Antisera QC

FB SOP-24 Standardization of pH meter

FB SOP-25 Acid Phos Reagent QC
FB SOP-25 Validation of New Serological Tests

FB SOP-26 Smear Staining Reagents QC
FB SOP-26 Training Manual and Checklist

FB SOP-27 Chemicals Reagents and Kits QC
FB SOP-27 Fingernail Sample Examination

FB SOP-28 Consumable Products QC
FB SOP-28 ML2-IR Crime-lite

FB SOP-29 Equipment Maintenance QC
FB SOP-29 POC Collection and Preservation

FB SOP-30 Standardization of pH Meter QC
FB SOP-30 M-vac

FB SOP-31 Training Manual and WI's

FB SOP-32  Swabbing Guidelines

FB SOP-33 Hair
FB APPENDIX 1 FB-QR Guidelines
FB APPENDIX 4 FORENSIC BIOLOGY REFERENCES

Identification Section SOPs

Computer Crimes

CC SOP-01 Incoming Evidence
CC SOP-02 Target Drive Preparation Protocol
CC SOP-03 Hard Drive Removal Protocol - Desktop Computer - RETIRED
CC SOP-04 Hard Drive Removal Protocol - Laptop - RETIRED
CC SOP-05 Hard Drive Imaging Protocol - RETIRED
CC SOP-06 Removable Media Imaging Protocol - RETIRED
CC SOP-07 Staging Drive Preparation Protocol
CC SOP-08 Case Initiation Protocol - RETIRED
CC SOP-09 Laboratory Report Protocol
CC SOP-09 Appendix Standardized Report Wording
CC SOP-10 Case File Records
CC SOP-11 Supplemental Laboratory Report Protocol - RETIRED
CC SOP-12 Removable Media Imaging Protocol - Standalone - RETIRED
CC SOP-13 Hard Drive Imaging Protocol - Standalone - RETIRED
CC SOP-14 Evidence Search Protocol - CSAM Guidelines
CC SOP-15 Evidence Search Protocol - Check Fraud and Larceny - RETIRED
CC SOP-16 Evidence Search Protocol - Counterfeiting - RETIRED
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
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
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-31
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
CC SOP-38 Revised Laboratory Report Protocol - RETIRED
CC SOP-39 Returning a Completed Case
CC SOP-40 Non-removable Media Imaging - RETIRED
CC SOP-41 Preview Protocol - RETIRED
CC SOP-42 IP Box SOP - RETIRED
CC SOP-43 Expedited Phones - RETIRED
CC SOP-44 Cell Phone Data Extraction - RETIRED
CC SOP-45 Skimmer Type Device Data Extraction - RETIRED
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
CC SOP-51 Vehicle Forensics -iVe
CC SOP-52 iVe Berla In-House Aquisition
CC SOP-53 Cellebrite Premium - RETIRED
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

Internet Crimes Against Children

ICAC Appendix A Open Source Intelligence Tools
ICAC Appendix B Resident Trooper Towns
ICAC Appendix C CyberTip Triage Evaluation Flowchart
ICAC SOP 01 Cybertip Triage and Distribution
ICAC SOP 02 Definitions and Abbreviations
ICAC SOP 03 CyberTip Triage Evaluation Flowchart

Firearms

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
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-22 Appendix A NIBIN Simplified Report
FA SOP-22 Appendix B NIBIN Outsource - RETIRED

FA SOP-22 Appendix C Kiosk and Mobile NIBIN Unit
FA SOP-22 Appendix Kiosk and Mobile NIBIN Unit
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
FA SOP-28 Distance Determination Overview - RETIRED
FA SOP-29
FA SOP-30 Distance Determination Sodium Rhodizonate - RETIRED
FA SOP-31 Distance Determination DTO - RETIRED
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
FA SOP-39 Microscope Quality Control Check
FA SOP-I-4 Trigger Pull Examination Spring Force - RETIRED

FA SOP-III-2 Snail Bullet Trap - RETIRED

FA SOP-III-3 Indoor Range - RETIRED

FA SOP-III-6 Cyber Remote Firing - RETIRED

FA SOP-III-7 Cyber Remote Recovery - RETIRED

FA SOP-IV-2 Bullet Measurements - RETIRED

FA SOP-IV-4 Fired Bullet - Examination and Classification - RETIRED

FA SOP-IV-6 Fired Shotshells - Examination and Classification - RETIRED

Imprints

IM Bibliography

IM SOP-1 Introduction - RETIRED
IM SOP-2 Equipment
IM SOP-3 Evidence Procedures
IM SOP-4 Photography
IM SOP-5 Lifting
IM SOP-6 Casting Impressions
IM SOP-7 Enhancement - Powders
IM SOP-8 Enhancement - Chemical
IM SOP-9 Enhancement - Digital Processing
IM SOP-10 Test Impressions
IM SOP-11 Database Searches
IM SOP-12 ExaminationProcess
IM SOP-13 Examination Reports
IM SOP-14 Training Guidelines
IM SOP-15 Procedure for the Validation of a New Method or Technology
IM SOP-16 Electronic Submission of Digital Images
 

Latent Prints

LP SOP-00 SOP Index - RETIRED

LP SOP-01 Documentation Guidelines
LP SOP-02 Examination Guidelines
LP SOP-02 Appendix 1Latent Print Processing
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-13
LP SOP-14 Refrigerator Freezer Critical Temp Guidelines - RETIRED
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
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
LP SOP-24 Memo Guidelines
LP SOP-25 Oven Function Test
LP SOP-26 Electronic Submission of Friction Ridge Impressions
LP SOP-26.1 Appendix 1
LP SOP-27 Suitability Standard for Property Crimes - RETIRED
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

LP SOP-31.1 Access Data FTK Imaging Guidance for Latent Print Unit - RETIRED
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-34.1 Appendix 1 Evidence Sampling Guidance - RETIRED

LP SOP-34.2 Appendix 2 Instruction for Creation of Sub-items in JusticeTrax - RETIRED
LP SOP-34.3 Modified Training Plan for Collection of DNA Samples from Evidence for LP
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
 

Lottery**

Multimedia and Image Enhancement

MMIE SOP-00 Table of Contents - RETIRED

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
MMIE SOP-18 Image Processing Overview - RETIRED
MMIE SOP-19 Image Processing Security - RETIRED
MMIE SOP-20 Image Processing Quality Assurance - RETIRED
MMIE SOP-21 Image Processing Equipment QC & Maintenance - RETIRED
MMIE SOP-22
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
MMIE SOP-29 Validation and Performance Checks
MMIE SOP-30 Redactions

 

Support Secton SOPs

Case Management

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
CM WI-06 Discovery and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
CM WI-07 Return of Sexual Assault Anonymous Case Evidence

Evidence Receiving

ER SOP-00 Table of Contents - RETIRED

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
ER SOP-13 Guidelines for Receiving Special License and Firearms Unit Urine Samples - RETIRED
ER SOP-14 Evidence Receiving Training
ER SOP-15 Ethanol Conversion Intake
ER SOP-16 General Guidelines for Accepting Postmortem Toxicology Evidence - RETIRED
ER SOP-17 Remote Evidence Drop-off and Returns
ER 1.1 Guidelines for Evidence Submission

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

LIMS QR-01 Training Checklist for Justice Trax LIMS-Plus
LIMS-01 LIMS

Quality Management Section SOPs

QMS WI 1 Personnel - Electronic Filing Cabinet Work Instruction
QMS WI 2 QMS Work Instruction - COC Edits Workflow
QMS WI 3 QMS Work Instruction - Emergency Contact Workflow
QMS WI 4 QMS Work Instruction - Request for LIMS Administrator (non-COC edit) Workflow
QMS WI 5 Qualtrax Work Instruction for DNA Continuing Education Workflow
QMS WI 6
QMS WI 7 Creating Reports in the Quality Management Software (QMS)
QMS WI 8 QS Document Control Features
QMS Operations Manual

ISO/IEC 17025
2020 QAS QUALITY ASSURANCE STANDARDS FOR DNA DATABASING LABORATORIES

AR 3125 Forensic Testing and Calibration Laboratories Accreditation Requirements
AR 3181 Property and Evidence Accreditation Requirements-28610-2 (1)

MA 3033 Accreditation Manual for Forensic Laboratories, Forensic Inspection Bodies and Property and Evidence Control-7183-13

 

Retired Units SOPs

Fire Debris

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-Reports - 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

Case Work

CW SOP-I-11 Section Training - RETIRED

CW SOP-I-12 Reagent Testing Serial Number Restoration - RETIRED

CW SOP-I-2 NIBIN Screening Bullet - RETIRED

CW SOP-I-8 Reference Materials - RETIRED

Distance Determination

DD SOP-1.1 Physical Evidence Worksheet - RETIRED

DD SOP-1.2 Physical Evidence Worksheet Page 2 - RETIRED

DD SOP-2 Distance Determination Modified Griess - RETIRED

Forensic Lab Instrumentation 

FLIN SOP-01 Retrieval, Storage, and Return of Evidence - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-05 Preventive Maintenance - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-06 Training Manual - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-08 Purchasing, receiving and storage of reagents and supplies - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-09 Case Review - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-10 Documents Retained in Case Jackets - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-11 Reports - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-12 Abbr. used in GSR report - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-13 Carbon Coating SEM Samples - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-14 Procedure for Collaborative Multi types of Exams - RETIRED

FLIN SOP-17 Equipment List, Instrumentation Section - RETIRED

Mitochondrial DNA

mtDNA INDEX - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-01 Gen'l Proc - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-02 Hair Ext - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-03 Fluid Ext - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-05 Amp - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-06 Quant - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-07 Cycle Sequencing - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-08 Seq - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-09 Analysis - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-10 Reports - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-11 Supplies - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-12 Equipment - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-13 References - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-14 Appendices - RETIRED

mtDNA SOP-15 EZ1 Known Sample Processing - RETIRED

mtDNA WI Table Of Contents - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-01 Blood and Buccal Extraction - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-02 Hair Extraction - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-03 Hair Extraction-Contaminated (blood) or mounted - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-04 Hair Extraction-Contaminated (semen) or Consumption - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-06 Amplification - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-07 Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-08 Cycle Sequencing - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-09 Qiagen Post-Amp Columns - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-10 Sequencing Using the 3130 - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-11 Using Sequencing Analysis - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-12 Analysis Using Sequencher - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-13 Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer Maintenance - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-15 Mettler Balances Maintenance - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-16 QC of Critical Reagents - RETIRED

mtDNA WI-17 Performance Checks - RETIRED

Questioned Documents

QD SOP-1 Introduction and Overview of SOPs - RETIRED

QD SOP-2 Table of Contents - RETIRED

QD SOP-3 Evidence Procedures - RETIRED

QD SOP-4 Preliminary Considerations - RETIRED

QD SOP-4 Scope of Work of Forensic Document Examiners - RETIRED

QD SOP-4A Possible Sources for Non-Requested Samples and Records - RETIRED

QD SOP-5 Training for Forensic Document Examiners - RETIRED

QD SOP-6 Handwriting and Handprinting Comparison - RETIRED

QD SOP-6 Terminology Relating to the Examination of Questioned Documents - RETIRED

QD SOP-7 Signature Comparison - RETIRED

QD SOP-7 Terminology for Expressing Conclusions of Forensic Document Examiners - RETIRED

QD SOP-8 Procedure for Examination of Handwritten Items - RETIRED

QD SOP-8 Simulations and Forgeries - RETIRED

QD SOP-9 Machine Printer and Processor Comparison - RETIRED

QD SOP-9 Procedure for Examination of Altered Documents - RETIRED

QD SOP-10 Photographic Documentation - RETIRED

QD SOP-10 Procedure for Indentation Examinations - RETIRED

QD SOP-11 Procedure for Physical Match of Paper Cuts, Tears, and Perforations in Forensic Document Examinations - RETIRED

QD SOP-12 Altered and Composite Documents - RETIRED

QD SOP-12 Procedure for Examination of Rubber Stamp Impressions - RETIRED

QD SOP-13 Obliterations and Erasures - RETIRED

QD SOP-13 Procedure for Examination of Mechanical Check Writer Impressions - RETIRED

QD SOP-14 Procedure for Examination of Dry Seal Impressions - RETIRED

QD SOP-14 Writing Instrumental Analysis - RETIRED

QD SOP-15 Procedure for Preservation of Liquid Soaked Documents - RETIRED

QD SOP-15 Watermarks - RETIRED

QD SOP-16 Procedure for Examination of Typewritten Items - RETIRED

QD SOP-17 Procedure for Examination of Fracture Patterns and Paper Fiber Impressions on Single-Strike Film Ribbons and Typed Text - RETIRED

QD SOP-17 Stamp Impressions - RETIRED

QD SOP-18 Counterfeit Documents - RETIRED

QD SOP-18 Procedure for Non-destructive Examination of Paper - RETIRED

QD SOP-19 Procedure for Examination of Documents Produced with Liquid Ink Jet Technology - RETIRED

QD SOP-19 Training Program (Handwriting Concentration) - RETIRED

QD SOP-20 Procedure for Examination of Documents Produced with Toner Technology - RETIRED

QD SOP-20 Reference Guide - RETIRED

QD SOP-21 - Use of Corel Photo Paint Software - RETIRED

QD SOP-21 Procedure for the Validation of a New Method or Technology - RETIRED

QD SOP-22 Reference Materials - RETIRED

Tool Marks

TM SOP-I-2 Toolmark Casting - RETIRED

TM SOP-I-3 Toolmark Test Marks - RETIRED

TM SOP-II-2 Serial Number Restoration - Chemical - RETIRED

TM SOP-II-3 Serial Restoration - Magnetic - RETIRED

TM SOP-II-4 Serial Number Restoration - Electrochemical - RETIRED

Trace

TR SOP-01 Training - RETIRED

TR SOP-02 Reagents - RETIRED

TR SOP-03 Instruments Calibration - RETIRED

TR SOP-04 Instrument Maintenance - RETIRED

TR SOP-05 Examination of Evidence - RETIRED

TR SOP 06 Hair - RETIRED

TR SOP-07 Non-routine evidence - RETIRED

TR SOP-08 Fibers - RETIRED

TR SOP-09 Paint Analysis - RETIRED

TR SOP-10 Lamp Filaments - RETIRED

TR SOP-11 Tapes - RETIRED

TR SOP-12 Ropes cordage thread - RETIRED

TR SOP-13 Fabric - RETIRED

TR SOP-14 Physical Matches - RETIRED

TR SOP-15 Powders - RETIRED

TR SOP-16 Screening Test for Blood - RETIRED

TR SOP-17 Rapid Immunoassay tests for Human Blood - RETIRED

TR SOP-18 Maintenance and Cleaning - RETIRED

TR SOP-19 Reports - RETIRED

TR SOP-20 List of Abbre - RETIRED

TR SOP-21 Validation - RETIRED

* These SOPs are not available due to accreditation or security issues.  Contact the Case Management Unit if needed for discovery.

**Exempt from disclosure based on § 1-210 (3)(D) and (5) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

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