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Wilkinson DA, Holowachuk SA, Corbett C, Antonation K, Rostek L, Wotherspoon A, Toole K, Unsworth N, Coumbaros J, Rastogi V, Donais B, Osmond J, Baxter CM. Effect of decontamination agents following biological contamination on fingermarks, footwear, documents and DNA. CANADIAN SOCIETY OF FORENSIC SCIENCE JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00085030.2020.1834755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Defence Research and Development Canada – Suffield Research Centre, Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
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- National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MN, Canada
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- National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MN, Canada
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- National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada, Winnipeg, MN, Canada
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- Australia Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Lucas Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Australia Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Lucas Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Defence Science and Technology Group, Fishermans Bend, VIC, Australia
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- ChemCentre, Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA, Australia
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- US Army – CCDC – Chemical Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
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- Toronto Police Services, Forensic Identification Services – Training Section, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science and Coroner’s Complex, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Norman K, Ciesielski AL, Wagner JR. Identification and associated hazards of clandestine drug laboratories. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/wfs2.1393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Keith Norman
- School of Defence and Security Cranfield University Bedford UK
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- School of Forensic Sciences Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Tulsa Oklahoma USA
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- School of Forensic Sciences Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Tulsa Oklahoma USA
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Toole K, Roffey P, Young E, Cho K, Shaw T, Smith M, Blagojevic N. Evaluation of commercial forensic DNA extraction kits for decontamination and extraction of DNA from biological samples contaminated with radionuclides. Forensic Sci Int 2019; 302:109867. [PMID: 31284202 DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.06.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
In preparing to respond to security incidents involving radioactive material, States should consider how they might address the unique challenge of analysing forensic evidence contaminated with these materials. In the case of DNA evidence, previous research has suggested that commercial forensic DNA extraction kits may be able to remove radioactive contamination from biological samples. If viable, this would allow the extraction and decontamination of biological samples to be undertaken in a laboratory equipped to handle radioactive material, with the subsequent quantification and profiling of extracted DNA performed in a conventional forensics laboratory. In order to inform the development of an operational capability, this study sought to expand upon previous work to provide a more comprehensive quantitative assessment of the efficacy of commercial DNA extraction kits for the removal of radionuclide contamination from biological samples and the quality of the resultant DNA profiles. Three commercial DNA extraction kits were tested for their ability to remove contaminating radionuclides. Two of these kits proved more effective at removing radionuclide contamination and produced DNA extracts of higher quality. Under all conditions tested in this study, decontamination efficiency was sufficient to allow the release of samples to a forensic laboratory. However, consistent with a prudent approach to radiation safety it is recommended that all samples be screened by gamma spectrometry prior to their release to a forensic laboratory in order to verify decontamination.
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- Kaitlyn Toole
- ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia.
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- Australian Federal Police, GPO Box 401, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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- Australian Federal Police, GPO Box 401, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- Australian Federal Police, GPO Box 401, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
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- ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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- ANSTO, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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Monson KL, Ali S, Brandhagen MD, Duff MC, Fisher CL, Lowe KK, Meyer CE, Roberts MA, Tom KR, Washington AL. Potential effects of ionizing radiation on the evidentiary value of DNA, latent fingerprints, hair, and fibers: A comprehensive review and new results. Forensic Sci Int 2018; 284:204-218. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 01/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Frégeau CJ, Dalpé C. Simulated radioactive decontamination of biological samples using a portable DNA extraction instrument for rapid DNA profiling. Forensic Sci Int 2016; 259:161-78. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2015.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2015] [Revised: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Keegan E, Kristo MJ, Toole K, Kips R, Young E. Nuclear Forensics: Scientific Analysis Supporting Law Enforcement and Nuclear Security Investigations. Anal Chem 2016; 88:1496-505. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5b02915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Elizabeth Keegan
- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P.O. Box
808, L-186, Livermore, California 94551, United States
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P.O. Box
808, L-186, Livermore, California 94551, United States
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- Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia
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Zuidberg MC, van Woerkom T, de Bruin KG, Stoel RD, de Puit M. Effects of CBRN decontaminants in common use by first responders on the recovery of latent fingerprints--assessment of the loss of ridge detail on glass. J Forensic Sci 2014; 59:61-9. [PMID: 24400827 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.12281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2012] [Revised: 11/16/2012] [Accepted: 12/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Following a CBRN incident, first responders use decontamination procedures to reduce the risk of exposure. The effect of decontamination on forensic trace material has, however, not been fully examined. This study sought to evaluate the effect of five different physical or chemical decontamination materials on the recovery of latent fingerprints. Fingerprints were deposited on glass slides, decontaminated, and assessed on the presence of ridge detail. The results demonstrate that decontamination affects the quality of latent fingerprints substantially. On at least 61% of the fingerprints, a reduced amount of ridge detail was observed upon decontamination. Furthermore, development with cyanoacrylate appeared not to succeed anymore. Instead, the ability of vacuum metal deposition to successfully develop decontaminated fingerprints is demonstrated. The results from this study may contribute to an increased forensic awareness regarding decontamination and emphasize the necessity for further research into new item decontamination procedures or new forensic initiatives prior to decontamination.
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- Matthijs C Zuidberg
- Netherlands Forensic Institute, PO Box 24044, 2490 AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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