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Survey Results on Forensic Evidence Collection Policies and Systems Across States

This report presents the findings from a survey assessing forensic evidence collection policies and systems across various states and territories, gathering insights from 60 respondents. It reveals significant variability in critical areas, such as first responder identity, kit tracking mechanisms, narrative collection responsibilities, and evidence storage and transportation. The survey also looks into the processing of anonymous cases through CODIS and examines challenges related to SAFE exam time limits, storage limitations, and state tracking of anonymous cases. These insights aim to enhance practices and policies in forensic evidence collection.

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Survey Results on Forensic Evidence Collection Policies and Systems Across States

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  1. VAWA Forensic Compliance Project Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies and Systems Survey Results

  2. Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: The Process Survey Tool Development Drafted * Piloted at OVW Conference Refined * Web-based Distributed * STOP Administrators * Coalition Executive Directors

  3. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsSurvey RespondersN = 60 • N= 60 There were a total of 60 Survey Responders • 33 out of 56 (59%) States/Territories were represented by the Survey Responders

  4. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems FirstResponders to Victim N = 36 13 Responders indicated that the identity of the First Responder may vary within their state.

  5. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsKit Tracking MechanismN = 34 9 Responders indicated kit tracking mechanisms vary within their state.

  6. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Narrative CollectionN = 33 7 Responders indicated that responsibility for Narrative collection varies within their state.

  7. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsEvidence StorageN = 35 12 Responders indicated the evidence storage location varies within their state.

  8. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsEvidence Transportation N = 28 11 Responders indicated responsibility for transporting evidence varies within their state.

  9. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Processing Anonymous Cases through CODIS • Only 5 Responders indicated their state or a local jurisdiction within their state was currently processing or considering processing “anonymous” cases through CODIS

  10. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems SAFE Exam Time LimitationsN = 29 21 Responders indicated SAFE exam time limits Vary. Other Responders specified: decision of medical personnel; and no statute of limitations.

  11. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsSAFE Exam Storage LimitationsN= 19 11 Responders indicated storage limits for SAFE Exam kits vary.

  12. Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Who Communicates Options to Victim?N= 36

  13. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsTracking and Monitoring Q: Does your State track/monitor the ‘anonymous’ cases and record what percent of victims decide to report to law enforcement and participate in the system? 21 States/Territories responded …. Of those 21, only 4jurisdictions indicated that, yes, they do track ‘anonymous’ cases.

  14. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Tracking and Monitoring Q: Does your State track/monitor ‘anonymous’ cases and record what percent of victims reported & are participatingin the system, andsuccessfully prosecute their case? 19 States/Territories responded… Of those 19, only 1 Territory indicated that, yes, they are tracking ‘anonymous’ cases through prosecution.

  15. Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:SAFE Payment ProceduresN= 36

  16. Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Evidence Collection TypeN= 39

  17. Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & Systems Enabling Legislation for Exam Procedures(in place, or expected to be, in 2008)N = 28

  18. Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & SystemsStatewide Legislation or Protocols(in place, or expected to be, in 2008)N = 24

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