2020 Completed Proficiency Tests
2020-1 Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA -1
2020-1 Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA -1
A female complainant has been sexual assaulted.
Participants were provided with the complainant’s, medical samples and reference sample.
Reference samples were also provided from the suspects
The final report can be found here
The DNA Profiles have been removed from the report. If you wish to require a report containing the DNA Profiles please contact us.
2020-2 Biology/ Crime Scene Examination -BPA
2020-2 Biology/ Crime Scene Examination -BPA
An elderly man attended the emergency department with lacerations to his head, face and arms. He has no recollection of how the injuries were sustained.
A property is located which may be the scene of the assault. Is the blood staining at this property consistent with the injuries sustained?
Participants will be provided with a detail description of the injuries and photographs of the scene.
The final report can be found here
2020-3 Fingerprint detection, enhancement and identification
Fingerprint detection, enhancement and identification
A summary of the Scenario:
Items collected from crime have been submitted for fingerprinting. The participant laboratory will be asked to examine the items for any latent fingerprint present. Enhancement techniques may be required. Any prints collected will need to be compared to comparison prints supplied.
The final report can be found here
2020-5 Forensic Document Examination
2020-5 Forensic Document Examination
A summary of the Scenario:
A document has been located and seized by Police investigating a corruption allegation. The person whose signature is on the document denies signing it. The disputed and specimen signatures will be provided to participant laboratories, with a request to provide investigators with any information regarding the signature, and whether it is genuine.
The final report can be found here
2020-6 Chemical Criminalistics – Glass
2020-6 Chemical Criminalistics – Glass
A summary of the Scenario:
A break in and robbery occurred at a private home. Access was gained by breaking a window
Clothing from a number of suspects has been seized.
The final report can be found here
2020-7 Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA
2020-7 Forensic Biology – Biological examination and DNA
A summary of the Scenario:
Following the assault described in 2020-2, a number of suspects have been located.
The final report can be found here
The DNA Profiles have been removed from the report. If you wish to require a report containing the DNA Profiles please contact us.
2020-9 Chemical Criminalistics – Ignitable fluid residue
2020-9 Chemical Criminalistics – Ignitable fluid residue
A summary of the Scenario:
A fire occurred in a residential dwelling.
A sample of the carpet was collected, as the burn patterns indicted that it may have been deliberately lit.
The final report can be found here
2020-13 Chemical Criminalistics Drug Analysis
2020-13 Chemical Criminalistics Drug Analysis
A summary of the Scenario:
Examination of chromatographs produced following the analysis of a number of unknown compounds located in an alleged Clandestine Laboratory.
The final report can be found here
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