Police Employee DNA & Fingerprint Collection
1. Purpose
This Standard Operating Procedure establishes the requirement for the collection and retention of DNA and fingerprint records for all sworn police personnel.
The purpose of collecting this information is to allow investigators to distinguish between evidence left by police personnel and evidence left by potential suspects at crime scenes. This ensures the integrity of forensic investigations and prevents misidentification during evidence analysis.
2. Mandatory Requirement
All sworn members of the Police Department are required to provide:
DNA sample
Full fingerprint record
These records will be collected during onboarding or when directed by command staff.
All collected records will be securely stored in the department’s forensic database for investigative reference.
3. Investigative Use
The collected DNA and fingerprint records may be used for the following purposes:
Exclusionary comparison during crime scene investigations
Identification of officers present at investigative scenes
Verification of evidence contamination during forensic review
4. Compliance Requirement
Submission of DNA and fingerprint records is mandatory for all sworn personnel.
Failure or refusal to comply with this requirement will be considered a violation of department policy.
5. Disciplinary Action
Any officer who refuses to provide the required DNA sample or fingerprint records will be subject to immediate administrative action.
Refusal to comply with this mandatory requirement will result in termination of employment with the Police Department.
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