- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 10 :: Collection of DNA
Topic 1 :: How a Suspect's DNA Is Obtained
How Is a Suspect's DNA Obtained?
- Secured from an arrestee or a convicted person under a law requiring such persons to provide DNA samples.
- Seized during a suspect's arrest or detention.
- By court order, such as a search warrant or grand jury subpoena.1
- By consent or from a sample left in a public place or crime scene.
