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G. Eyjdence Analysis Requests: Comparison Requests: To link suspects to crimes, members shall,
when practicable, make requests to compare materials, substances, fingerprints, etc., of known
sources with physical evidence collected (such as: blood, fingerprints, fibers, and tool
marks).
1. FCU members will follow the procedures outlined in GO 84.1. [GALEA 83.2.1.c]
2. In order for the Forensic Unit to be aware a department member is requiring a specific type of
processing on a specific item of evidence, they must receive an Evidence Analysis Request. This
request will be accomplished by the submission of an electronic Evidence Analysis Request via
the SolarWinds software, also referred to as "GPO web help desk". Any other manner of request
(paper or otherwise) will not be accepted unless the software or server becomes nonfunctional
and it is impossible to submit the request electronically. Prior to submitting a request, the
individual will need to set up a user account in the Solar Winds software, which is used to create
analysis requests .http://gpdwebhelpdesk:8081/.
3. Once an account is created, the user can then create the request which will automatically be
forwarded to the Forensic Unit.
4. Requesters must fill out all applicable boxes in the request form with specific and thorough
information, i.e. the full item number (442-1 vs 1, suspect name and DOB if required, etc.).
5. There must be specific instructions on what manner of processing each item number will
need.
6. If a search warrant, motion to compel, consent to search, toxicology worksheet or any other
paperwork is needed to process the item and/or send it to FDLE, that paperwork must be
included as an attachment to the request.
7. An analysis request MUST be created for any item of evidence or property the Forensic Unit
is needed to process in some manner, test in some manner, or send to an outside entity for
analysis. This includes but is not limited to reporting and non-reporting sexual battery kits,
vehicles that are towed which require some manner of processing specifically by the Forensic
Unit, fingerprinting or fingerprint comparison, DNA swabbing or comparison, photographing,
presumptive drug testing or FDLE lab testing and so forth. Processing being done by anyone
other than the Forensic Unit should not be submitted. It is the responsibility of the original
reporting officer to ensure any needed requests are submitted. In the event it is an incident where
a detective or traffic homicide investigator is immediately assuming control of the investigation on
scene, then it is the assigned investigator's responsibility to ensure any requests are submitted.
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Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) has established a comprehensive procedure for determining the
cause and origin of fires in the City of Gainesville. When a fire occurs, GFR is responsible for
identifying its cause and origin and documenting the cause and origin in the ePCR program. IF
the cause remains undetermined OR if arson is suspected, the On-call investigator will be called
to the scene. GFR will secure and hold the scene until the investigator arrives. Should the
investigator determine that the fire is a result of arson, the Gainesville Police Department (GPO)
forensics team will be contacted to conduct detailed documentation and evidence collection. The
scene will be occupied by public safety until principle investigators from both GPO and GFR
concur that the scene may be released.
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APPENDIX A
Crime Scene Processing Matrix
Off-Duty
On- FST/ET/
Type of Incident Forensic Crime
Duty FCU G-Units
Unit
Death Investigation
-Natural 2 1
-Criminal 1 2
-Suspicious Circumstances 1 2
Aggravated Battery
-With Life Threatening Injury 1 2
-Without Life Threatening Injury 1
Sexual Battery
-With Crime Scene 1 2
-Without Crime Scene 1 3 2
-With Serious Injury to Victim 1 2
Robbery
-Bank 1 2
-Business 1 2
-Personal 2 1
-With Life-Threatening Injury 1 2
Burglary
-Conveyance 1
-Business 2 1
-Residential 1
Thefts 1
Auto Thefts
-Occupied 1 2
-Unoccupied 1
Child Abuse
-Aggravated 1 2
-With Serious Injury 1 2
-Without Serious Injury 1
Explosive Devices 1 2
Arson
-With Death 1 2
-With Serious Injury 1 2
-To Cover Up Criminal Activity 1 2
-All other Incidents Fire Investigator
-Incidental Damage 1
Police-Involved Shootings 1 2
Crash Investigations
-Department Vehicle Involved 1
-Death Involved Non-Criminal 1 2 3
-Death Involved Criminal 1 2
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APPENDIX B
General Processing Unit (G-Unit) Training Acknowledgement Form
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GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FORENSIC CRIME UNIT
CRIME SCENE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Evidence Technician (ET)
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TRAINEE NAME: ID#:
INSTRUCTOR(S): _____________I D #: ______
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DATE/TIME INSTRUCTION BEGAN: _______________
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DATE/TIME INSTRUCTION COMPLETED:
G" UNIT CERTIFIED (V /N)? _____ DATE: ----------
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Instructor Initials Trainee Initials
"G" Unit Refresher
• Photography
• Policy and Digital Image Integrity
• Basic Latent Fingerprinting
• Evidence Collection/Packaging
• Evidence submission
• Report Writing
• Review of trainees prior cases (reports, photos, etc)
Advanced Latent Fingerprinting
• Information on (performed Y /N?):
o Sticky-side Powder/Gentian Violet
o Small Particle Reagent (SPR)
o Various Die Staining applications
o Ninhydrin
o Superglue Fuming
o Iodine Fuming
• Magnetic Powder Applications
• Various Types of Fingerprint Tape
Shoe/Tire Casting
• Dry Conditions
• Wet Conditions
Gunshot Residue (GSR) Collection
• Basic GSR (hands)
• Non-traditional GSR collection (other)
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FORENSIC CRIME UNIT
CRIME SCENE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Evidence Technician (ET)
Biological Specimens
• Alternate Light Source (ALS) Applications
• Buccal Swab
• Dried Evidence
• Wet Evidence
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