DNA FORENSIC AND PATERNITY
TESTING
Among other benefits, DNA testing provides
evidence needed to verify that a person is either biologically
related to another individual, or if an individual has physically
been in contact with certain substances and objects.
Northern Integrity Investigations & Consulting
Group, LLC (NII) uses a full service and accredited DNA
analysis and drug testing laboratory. This lab focuses primarily on
the testing and evaluation of Forensic and Paternity DNA. Through
this partnership, NII can offer a variety of
services to private citizens, private investigators, attorneys, and
law enforcement using the most advanced methodologies available to
detect and test DNA from many sources at an affordable
cost.
NII and its affiliate use
legally admissible services to determine and confirm the identity of
a person in a variety of situations. We can have tested samples such
as date rape drugs, blood, hair, poisons, semen, vaginal fluids,
undergarments, unknowns, suspicious death evidence and more.
Forensic evidence can be used
for:
· Sexual
Harassment Cases
· Sexual
Assault Investigations
·
Identify potential suspects whose DNA may match evidence left at
crime scenes
· Exonerate
persons wrongly accused of crimes
· Identify crime and
catastrophe victims
·
Establish paternity and other family relationships
· Infidelity
Investigations
· Identify
endangered and protected species as an aid to wildlife officials
(could be used for prosecuting poachers)
· Detect bacteria and other
organisms that may pollute air, water, soil, and food
· Match organ donors with
recipients in transplant programs
· Determine pedigree for
seed or livestock breeds
·
Authenticate consumables
COMMON SOURCES OF
FORENSIC DNA EVIDENCE INCLUDE:
Band Aids
Feminine products
Diabetic glucose
sticks
Blanket, pillow, bed sheet
Bone
Bottle, can, or glass
Dental floss
Dentures
Dirty
laundry
Electric Razor Clippings
Eyeglasses
Kleenex
Napkins |
Chewed gum
Q-tips
Facial tissue, cotton
swab
Fingernail clipping
Gum
Hair w/ roots or follicles
Hat
Post
mortem tissue
Stamp or envelope (lickable)
Teeth
Toothbrush
Toothpick
Used cigarette
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HOW TO HANDLE POTENTIAL EVIDENCE
When
identifying, collecting, and preserving DNA evidence it is very
important to treat the evidence carefully to reduce the risk of
contamination issues. To reduce such risk, take the following
precautionary measures:
· Use latex
gloves
· Avoid touching the
area where you believe DNA may exist
· Avoid talking, sneezing,
and coughing over evidence
· Avoid touching your
face, nose, and mouth when collecting and packaging evidence
· Air-dry evidence
thoroughly before packaging
· Put evidence into new
paper bags or envelopes, not into plastic bags
· Contact
NII at (763) 434-6123 or
(877)507-5842
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
When you are
storing and transporting items that may contain DNA, it is important
to keep the evidence dry and at room temperature. Once the evidence
has been secured in paper bags or envelopes, it should be sealed,
labeled, and transported in a way that ensures proper identification
of where it was found and proper chain of custody. Never place
evidence that may contain DNA in plastic bags because plastic bags
will retain damaging moisture.
If you have any questions
regarding these services please call
(763)
434-6123 (877)
507-5842. | 
