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An essential tool for collecting
and storing crime scene evidence (preserves DNA integrity)
When collecting samples and evidence on a crime scene, it is
crucial to protect these objects from any source of
contamination. Any contamination or alteration, even the
slightest one can put the integrity of the evidence in question.
The tool (container) used to collect and store these objects are
usually bags.
This bag for the collection and storage of evidences manufactured by
Emballage Coderre Packaging Inc. (patent pending) was developed from the collaboration of the
Montreal Forensic Sciences and Forensic Pathology Laboratory and the Quebec Provincial Police
Corps under their criteria
and requirements. Its multiwall wet strength paper construction
provides the mechanical strength required, however, the
coefficient of permeability of the paper allows the moisture to
escape from the bag, thus preventing the growth of bacteria that
might destruct the DNA, and the evidence at the same time.
This bag is
designed with a self-adhesive, permanent and non-reusable,
closing tab that seals the opening and the gussets thus
preventing any further introduction of foreign elements that
might contaminate the evidence. The adhesive of the closing tab
was selected for its ability to leave an obvious trace on the
bag if there is a tentative of opening and also to maintain the
adhesion for years. No one will question the integrity or the
evidence.
During the manufacturing process, special precautions are taken
to avoid accidental contamination. Our employees also
volunteered to provide a DNA sample, and their profile is kept
in a traceable data base for the unlikely probability that two
different profiles show up during DNA analysis of evidence.
These bags can be customized according to your needs. All
the information you wish to show, your colors, logo, and the name of
your organization, can be printed during fabrication.
This product is presently being used by the “Sureté
du Québec”
(Provincial Police Force) and more than ten other police corps
in the province of Quebec (at the time of this printing). |
