Letter to the Editor — Documentation, investigation, and disclosure of contamination events.

  • Published In: Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2025, v. 70, n. 2. P. 815 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rudin, Norah; Inman, Keith; Noureddine, Maher 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the inherent presence of contamination in modern forensic DNA analysis and the importance of detecting, minimizing, and investigating contamination events. It highlights various means of contamination at different stages of the forensic science process, from crime scenes to laboratory analysis. The text emphasizes the responsibility of forensic laboratories to actively search for, document, report, and investigate contamination events to ensure accurate and reliable analysis. It also stresses the need for transparency and disclosure of contamination incidents to relevant parties, such as law enforcement agencies, legal representatives, judges, and accrediting bodies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2025/03, Vol. 70, Issue 2, p815
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0022-1198
  • DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.15709
  • Accession Number:184018635
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